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chính qui

adjective Sino-Vietnamese
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chính qui means regular; standard; conventional.

Also spelled chính quy — same word, same meaning.

Chinese characters: 正規 (正 “exactly” + 規 “regulation”)

Meanings of chính qui in English

Adjective

  1. regular; standard; conventional
    • quân đội chính quy và dân quân tự vệthe regular military and self-defense militias
    • Biểu thức chính quyRegular Expressions (in programming)
    • Chính quy hóa (toán học)Regularization (mathematics)
  2. formal; full-time (as opposed to alternative hours or online arrangements)
    • Đại học hệ chính quyThe Formal University System

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 正規, composed of 正 (“exactly”) and 規 (“regulation”).

Frequently asked questions

What does chính qui mean in English?

chính qui (adjective) means "regular; standard; conventional".

How do you pronounce chính qui?

Tones: chính — rising tone (sắc), qui — level tone (ngang).

Is chính qui a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. chính qui is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 正規.

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