chuẩn xác
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕwən˧˩ saːk̚˧˦]Huế [t͡ɕwəŋ˧˨ saːk̚˦˧˥]Saigon [c⁽ʷ⁾əŋ˨˩˦ saːk̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chuẩn xác means correct; precise; exact.
Chinese characters: 準確 (準 “standard, accurate” + 確 “true”)
Meanings of chuẩn xác in English
Adjective
- correct; precise; exact; accurate ≈ chính xác
Example sentences with chuẩn xác
- Hơi buồn khi thấy những người không dùng tiếng mẹ đẻ của mình cho chuẩn xác. It is rather sad to see people who can't even use their mother tongue correctly.
Bilingual example sentences from Tatoeba (tatoeba.org, CC BY 2.0 FR).
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 準確, composed of 準 (“standard, accurate”) and 確 (“true”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chuẩn xác mean in English?
chuẩn xác (adjective) means "correct; precise; exact".
How do you pronounce chuẩn xác?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕwən˧˩ saːk̚˧˦]; Saigon [c⁽ʷ⁾əŋ˨˩˦ saːk̚˦˥]. Tones: chuẩn — dipping tone (hỏi), xác — rising tone (sắc).
Is chuẩn xác a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. chuẩn xác is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 準確.