chính yếu
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕïŋ˧˦ ʔiəw˧˦]Huế [t͡ɕɨn˦˧˥ ʔiw˨˩˦]Saigon [cɨn˦˥ ʔiw˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chính yếu means primary; main; essential.
Chinese characters: 正要 (正 “main” + 要 “vital”)
Meanings of chính yếu in English
Adjective
- primary; main; essential
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 正要, composed of 正 (“main”) and 要 (“vital”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chính yếu mean in English?
chính yếu (adjective) means "primary; main; essential".
How do you pronounce chính yếu?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕïŋ˧˦ ʔiəw˧˦]; Saigon [cɨn˦˥ ʔiw˦˥]. Tones: chính — rising tone (sắc), yếu — rising tone (sắc).
Is chính yếu a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. chính yếu is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 正要.