chỉnh đốn
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕïŋ˧˩ ʔɗon˧˦]Huế [t͡ɕɨn˧˨ ʔɗoŋ˦˧˥]Saigon [cɨn˨˩˦ ʔɗoŋ˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chỉnh đốn means to sort out; to reorganize; to rearrange.
Chinese characters: 整頓 (整 “to tidy” + 頓 “to arrange”)
Meanings of chỉnh đốn in English
Verb
- to sort out; to reorganize; to rearrange (to eliminate disorder) ≈ chấn chỉnh
- figurative to regulate
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 整頓, composed of 整 (“to tidy”) and 頓 (“to arrange”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chỉnh đốn mean in English?
chỉnh đốn (verb) means "to sort out; to reorganize; to rearrange".
How do you pronounce chỉnh đốn?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕïŋ˧˩ ʔɗon˧˦]; Saigon [cɨn˨˩˦ ʔɗoŋ˦˥]. Tones: chỉnh — dipping tone (hỏi), đốn — rising tone (sắc).
Is chỉnh đốn a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. chỉnh đốn is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 整頓.