chính tâm
[t͡ɕïŋ˧˦ təm˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) uprightness; selflessness and impartiality
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Nho-giáo trọng sự chính tâm, tu thân, nhưng vẫn lấy điều trí tri, cách vật, làm cốt-yếu.Confucianism values uprightness and self-cultivation, yet still considers knowledge and study as fundamental.
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Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “chính tâm” mean?
(noun) uprightness; selflessness and impartiality
Is “chính tâm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.