chỉnh tề
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕïŋ˧˩ te˨˩]Huế [t͡ɕɨn˧˨ tej˦˩]Saigon [cɨn˨˩˦ tej˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chỉnh tề means neat; tidy; orderly.
Chinese characters: 整齊 (整 “orderly” + 齊 “neat”)
Meanings of chỉnh tề in English
Adjective
- neat; tidy; orderly; organized
- xếp hàng chỉnh tềto neatly stand in line
- ăn mặc chỉnh tềto dress neatly
Example sentences with chỉnh tề
- Cô ấy lúc nào cũng ăn mặc chỉnh tề. She is always neatly dressed.
Bilingual example sentences from Tatoeba (tatoeba.org, CC BY 2.0 FR).
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 整齊, composed of 整 (“orderly”) and 齊 (“neat”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chỉnh tề mean in English?
chỉnh tề (adjective) means "neat; tidy; orderly".
How do you pronounce chỉnh tề?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕïŋ˧˩ te˨˩]; Saigon [cɨn˨˩˦ tej˨˩]. Tones: chỉnh — dipping tone (hỏi), tề — falling tone (huyền).
Is chỉnh tề a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. chỉnh tề is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 整齊.