hành chính
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [hajŋ̟˨˩ t͡ɕïŋ˧˦]Huế [hɛɲ˦˩ t͡ɕɨn˦˧˥]Saigon [han˨˩ cɨn˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hành chính means administrative.
Chinese characters: 行政 (行 “to go; to proceed” + 政 “governance”)
Meanings of hành chính in English
Adjective
- administrative
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 行政, composed of 行 (“to go; to proceed”) and 政 (“governance”).
Frequently asked questions
What does hành chính mean in English?
hành chính (adjective) means "administrative".
How do you pronounce hành chính?
IPA: Hanoi [hajŋ̟˨˩ t͡ɕïŋ˧˦]; Saigon [han˨˩ cɨn˦˥]. Tones: hành — falling tone (huyền), chính — rising tone (sắc).
Is hành chính a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hành chính is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 行政.