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chính khách

noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕïŋ˧˦ xajk̟̚˧˦]Huế [t͡ɕɨn˦˧˥ kʰat̚˦˧˥]Saigon [cɨn˦˥ kʰat̚˦˥] browser voice
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chính khách means politician.

Chinese characters: 政客

Meanings of chính khách in English

Noun

  1. politician ≈ chính trị gia

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 政客.

Frequently asked questions

What does chính khách mean in English?

chính khách (noun) means "politician".

How do you pronounce chính khách?

IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕïŋ˧˦ xajk̟̚˧˦]; Saigon [cɨn˦˥ kʰat̚˦˥]. Tones: chính — rising tone (sắc), khách — rising tone (sắc).

Is chính khách a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. chính khách is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 政客.

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