chính quy
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕïŋ˧˦ kwi˧˧]Huế [t͡ɕɨn˦˧˥ kwɪj˧˧]Saigon [cɨn˦˥ wɪj˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chính quy means regular; standard; conventional.
Chinese characters: 正規 (正 “exactly” + 規 “regulation”)
Meanings of chính quy in English
Adjective
- 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)
- 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 quy mean in English?
chính quy (adjective) means "regular; standard; conventional".
How do you pronounce chính quy?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕïŋ˧˦ kwi˧˧]; Saigon [cɨn˦˥ wɪj˧˧]. Tones: chính — rising tone (sắc), quy — level tone (ngang).
Is chính quy a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. chính quy is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 正規.