pháp quyền
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [faːp̚˧˦ kwiən˨˩]Huế [faːp̚˦˧˥ kwiəŋ˦˩]Saigon [faːp̚˦˥ wiəŋ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
pháp quyền means under the rule of law.
Chinese characters: 法權 (法 “law” + 權 “right”)
Meanings of pháp quyền in English
Adjective
- under the rule of law
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 法權, composed of 法 (“law”) and 權 (“right”).
Frequently asked questions
What does pháp quyền mean in English?
pháp quyền (adjective) means "under the rule of law".
How do you pronounce pháp quyền?
IPA: Hanoi [faːp̚˧˦ kwiən˨˩]; Saigon [faːp̚˦˥ wiəŋ˨˩]. Tones: pháp — rising tone (sắc), quyền — falling tone (huyền).
Is pháp quyền a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. pháp quyền is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 法權.