bảo an
nounverb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔɓaːw˧˩ ʔaːn˧˧]Huế [ʔɓaːw˧˨ ʔaːŋ˧˧]Saigon [ʔɓaːw˨˩˦ ʔaːŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bảo an means provincial guards; district guards.
Chinese characters: 保安
Meanings of bảo an in English
Noun
- provincial guards; district guards
Verb
- rare to ensure security; to maintain law and order
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 保安.
Frequently asked questions
What does bảo an mean in English?
bảo an (noun) means "provincial guards; district guards".
How do you pronounce bảo an?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓaːw˧˩ ʔaːn˧˧]; Saigon [ʔɓaːw˨˩˦ ʔaːŋ˧˧]. Tones: bảo — dipping tone (hỏi), an — level tone (ngang).
Is bảo an a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. bảo an is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 保安.