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chính phái

noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕïŋ˧˦ faːj˧˦]Huế [t͡ɕɨn˦˧˥ faːj˨˩˦]Saigon [cɨn˦˥ faːj˦˥] browser voice
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chính phái means a good or just sect.

Chinese characters: 正派 (正 “just” + 派 “sect”)

Meanings of chính phái in English

Noun

  1. wuxia fiction a good or just sect

Synonyms and antonyms of chính phái

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Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 正派, composed of 正 (“just”) and 派 (“sect”).

Frequently asked questions

What does chính phái mean in English?

chính phái (noun) means "a good or just sect".

How do you pronounce chính phái?

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

Is chính phái a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. chính phái is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 正派.

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