hiến pháp
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hiến pháp means a constitution.
Meanings of hiến pháp in English
Noun
- a constitution
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 憲法, composed of 憲 (“law”) and 法 (“law”), from Japanese 憲法 (kenpō).
Frequently asked questions
What does hiến pháp mean in English?
hiến pháp (noun) means "a constitution".
How do you pronounce hiến pháp?
IPA: Hanoi [hiən˧˦ faːp̚˧˦]; Saigon [hiəŋ˦˥ faːp̚˦˥]. Tones: hiến — rising tone (sắc), pháp — rising tone (sắc).
Is hiến pháp a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hiến pháp is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 憲法.
What classifier is used with hiến pháp?
Common classifiers: bản — for example "một bản hiến pháp" (one a constitution).