No. 728 in Vietnamese
chinh
The Vietnamese word "chính" can mean "main," "primary," "right," "correct," or "government," depending on context.
In a sentence
Chính tôi đã hoàn thành công việc này.
It was exactly me who completed this task.
'Chính' is used here to emphasize the subject, 'I', indicating that it is very specifically 'me' who accomplished the task.
Anh ta là một chàng trai chính trực.
He is an upright man.
'Chính' is part of the compound word 'chính trực', describing an attribute that someone is righteous or honorable.
Căn nhà này nằm ở vị trí chính giữa thành phố.
This house is located right in the center of the city.
'Chính' is used in the compound 'chính giữa', signifying the exact middle or center.
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