chính tông
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕïŋ˧˦ təwŋ͡m˧˧]Huế [t͡ɕɨn˦˧˥ təwŋ͡m˧˧]Saigon [cɨn˦˥ təwŋ͡m˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chính tông means authentic; orthodox; traditional.
Chinese characters: 正宗 (正 “proper” + 宗 “sect”)
Meanings of chính tông in English
Adjective
- authentic; orthodox; traditional
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 正宗, composed of 正 (“proper”) and 宗 (“sect”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chính tông mean in English?
chính tông (adjective) means "authentic; orthodox; traditional".
How do you pronounce chính tông?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕïŋ˧˦ təwŋ͡m˧˧]; Saigon [cɨn˦˥ təwŋ͡m˧˧]. Tones: chính — rising tone (sắc), tông — level tone (ngang).
Is chính tông a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. chính tông is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 正宗.