thương chánh
Definition
- Noun:
- Customs (administration): The government department or service responsible for controlling the import and export of goods, collecting duties, and enforcing customs regulations. This is an older, regional Vietnamese term for what is now more commonly called "hải quan" (customs) or "thương chính."
- Customs house: The office or building where customs officials work.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Hàng hóa phải được thông qua cửa thương chánh. (Goods must be cleared through the customs office.)
- Ông ấy làm việc cho sở thương chánh. (He works for the customs department.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "thương chánh" is considered archaic and regionally specific in modern Vietnamese. It is primarily encountered in historical texts, legal documents from a certain period, or in specific local contexts. The contemporary standard term is "hải quan."
Variants and Related Words
- Thương chính (n): The more standardized, Sino-Vietnamese form of "thương chánh," with the same meaning (customs administration).
- Hải quan (n): The modern, standard Vietnamese term for "customs."
- Thuế quan (n): Refers specifically to customs duties or tariffs.
Synonyms
- Customs: The official department that administers and collects duties levied by a country on imports and exports.
- Customs house: The building where customs business is conducted.
Notes on Usage
- "Thương chánh" is a historical/regional variant. For clear communication in modern contexts, especially with learners, it is strongly recommended to use the term "hải quan."