chính quy
[t͡ɕïŋ˧˦ kwi˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) regular; standard; conventional
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
quân đội chính quy và dân quân tự vệthe regular military and self-defense militias
Biểu thức chính quyRegular Expressions (in programming)
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) formal; full-time (as opposed to alternative hours or online arrangements)
Examples
Đại học hệ chính quyThe Formal University System
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “chính quy” mean?
(adjective) regular; standard; conventional
Is “chính quy” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.