Vietnamese
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 正宗, composed of 正 (“proper”) and 宗 (“sect”).
Pronunciation
- (Hà Nội) IPA(key): [t͡ɕïŋ˧˦ təwŋ͡m˧˧]
- (Huế) IPA(key): [t͡ɕɨn˦˧˥ təwŋ͡m˧˧]
- (Saigon) IPA(key): [cɨn˦˥ təwŋ͡m˧˧]
Adjective
chính tông
- authentic; orthodox; traditional