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chính sử

noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕïŋ˧˦ sɨ˧˩]Huế [t͡ɕɨn˦˧˥ ʂɨ˧˨]Saigon [cɨn˦˥ ʂɨ˨˩˦] browser voice
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chính sử means official historical texts; official history.

Chinese characters: 正史

Meanings of chính sử in English

Noun

  1. 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.

Meanings, pronunciation and etymology from English Wiktionary (wiktionary.org, via kaikki.org; CC BY-SA 4.0), reviewed and edited. IPA shown for three accents: Hanoi (Northern), Huế (Central) and Saigon (Southern). The Listen button uses your browser's Vietnamese voice, for reference only. Spotted a mistake? Let NgonNgu know.