Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

cải cách

[kaːj˧˩ kajk̟̚˧˦] 🎙 Say it

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

(verb) to reform

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

Cho nên không những là ta không chịu cải cách chính thể của ta cho hợp thời mà lại còn làm những điều ngang-ngạnh để cho chóng hỏng việc.And so not only do we not care to reform our system of government and make it move with the times, we also often act stubbornly, making matters worse.

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Sense 2

Meaning · English

(noun) reform

Common questions

What does “cải cách” mean?

(verb) to reform

Is “cải cách” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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