chức
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chức means office; rank.
Meanings of chức in English
Noun
- office (position); rank
Words with chức
Example sentences with chức
- Cổ chúc mừng ảnh được thăng chức. She congratulated him on his promotion.
- Chúng tôi đã đề cử ông ấy cho chức vụ̣ Bộ trưởng Nội vụ. We suggested him for the post of Minister of the Interior.
Bilingual example sentences from Tatoeba (tatoeba.org, CC BY 2.0 FR).
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 職 (“duty, profession, office, post”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chức mean in English?
chức (noun) means "office; rank".
How do you pronounce chức?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕɨk̚˧˦]; Saigon [cɨk̚˦˥]. Tones: chức — rising tone (sắc).
Is chức a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. chức is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 職.