an toàn
Hanoi [ʔaːn˧˧ twaːn˨˩]Huế [ʔaːŋ˧˧ twaːŋ˦˩]Saigon [ʔaːŋ˧˧ t⁽ʷ⁾aːŋ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
an toàn means safe.
Chinese characters: 安全 (安 “calm” + 全 “all”)
Meanings of an toàn in English
Adjective
- safe
- Đội mũ bảo hiểm khi đi xe máy thì rất an toàn.Wearing a helmet when riding a motorcycle is very safe.
Noun
- safety
- An toàn là bạn, tai nạn là thù.Safety is our friend, accidents are our enemies.
Words with an toàn
Idioms and sayings with an toàn
- an toàn là trên hết — safety first
Example sentences with an toàn
- Anh ấy đã đến nơi an toàn. He arrived safely.
- Tôi thấy an toàn hơn ở đây. I feel safer here.
- Máy bay đã hạ cánh an toàn. The aeroplane has landed safely.
- Có một chuyến đi an toàn nhé. Have a safe trip.
- Trượt băng trên hồ này an toàn. It is safe to skate on this lake.
- Ở đây tôi không an toàn. It's not safe for me to be here.
- An toàn khi trượt băng trên hồ này. It is safe to skate on this lake.
- An toàn là trên hết. You should put safety before everything else.
Bilingual example sentences from Tatoeba (tatoeba.org, CC BY 2.0 FR).
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 安全, composed of 安 (“calm”) and 全 (“all”).
Frequently asked questions
What does an toàn mean in English?
an toàn (adjective) means "safe".
How do you pronounce an toàn?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔaːn˧˧ twaːn˨˩]; Saigon [ʔaːŋ˧˧ t⁽ʷ⁾aːŋ˨˩]. Tones: an — level tone (ngang), toàn — falling tone (huyền).
Is an toàn a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. an toàn is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 安全.