chấp pháp
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕəp̚˧˦ faːp̚˧˦]Huế [t͡ɕəp̚˦˧˥ faːp̚˦˧˥]Saigon [cəp̚˦˥ faːp̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chấp pháp means to enforce the law.
Chinese characters: 執法
Meanings of chấp pháp in English
Verb
- to enforce the law; to implement the rule of law
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 執法 (“to enforce the law”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chấp pháp mean in English?
chấp pháp (verb) means "to enforce the law".
How do you pronounce chấp pháp?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕəp̚˧˦ faːp̚˧˦]; Saigon [cəp̚˦˥ faːp̚˦˥]. Tones: chấp — rising tone (sắc), pháp — rising tone (sắc).
Is chấp pháp a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. chấp pháp is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 執法.