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chung quy

adverb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕʊwŋ͡m˧˧ kwi˧˧]Huế [t͡ɕʊwŋ͡m˧˧ kwɪj˧˧]Saigon [cʊwŋ͡m˧˧ wɪj˧˧] browser voice
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chung quy means in the end; all things considered.

Chinese characters: 終歸

Meanings of chung quy in English

Adverb

  1. in the end, all things considered

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 終歸.

Frequently asked questions

What does chung quy mean in English?

chung quy (adverb) means "in the end; all things considered".

How do you pronounce chung quy?

IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕʊwŋ͡m˧˧ kwi˧˧]; Saigon [cʊwŋ͡m˧˧ wɪj˧˧]. Tones: chung — level tone (ngang), quy — level tone (ngang).

Is chung quy a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. chung quy is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 終歸.

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