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