chính sử
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chính sử means official historical texts; official history.
Meanings of chính sử in English
Noun
- official historical texts; official history
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 正史.
Frequently asked questions
What does chính sử mean in English?
chính sử (noun) means "official historical texts; official history".
How do you pronounce chính sử?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕïŋ˧˦ sɨ˧˩]; Saigon [cɨn˦˥ ʂɨ˨˩˦]. Tones: chính — rising tone (sắc), sử — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is chính sử a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. chính sử is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 正史.