nghiêm chỉnh
adjectiveadverb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ŋiəm˧˧ t͡ɕïŋ˧˩]Huế [ŋiəm˧˧ t͡ɕɨn˧˨]Saigon [ŋim˧˧ cɨn˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
nghiêm chỉnh means strict; stern; rigid.
Chinese characters: 嚴整 (嚴 “strict” + 整 “orderly”)
Meanings of nghiêm chỉnh in English
Adjective
- strict; stern; rigid (especially of people)
Adverb
- strictly; rigidly; rigorously
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 嚴整, composed of 嚴 (“strict”) and 整 (“orderly”).
Frequently asked questions
What does nghiêm chỉnh mean in English?
nghiêm chỉnh (adjective) means "strict; stern; rigid".
How do you pronounce nghiêm chỉnh?
IPA: Hanoi [ŋiəm˧˧ t͡ɕïŋ˧˩]; Saigon [ŋim˧˧ cɨn˨˩˦]. Tones: nghiêm — level tone (ngang), chỉnh — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is nghiêm chỉnh a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. nghiêm chỉnh is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 嚴整.