bảo lãnh
adjectiveverb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔɓaːw˧˩ lajŋ̟˦ˀ˥]Huế [ʔɓaːw˧˨ lɛɲ˧˨]Saigon [ʔɓaːw˨˩˦ lan˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bảo lãnh means guaranteed or of legal responsibility.
Chinese characters: 保領
Meanings of bảo lãnh in English
Adjective
- guaranteed or of legal responsibility
Verb
- to guarantee and take legal responsibility for someone
- to sponsor someone for immigration purposes
- Tôi được bảo lãnh sang cư trú ở nước ngoài.I was sponsored to live abroad.
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 保領, composed of 保 and 領.
Frequently asked questions
What does bảo lãnh mean in English?
bảo lãnh (adjective) means "guaranteed or of legal responsibility".
How do you pronounce bảo lãnh?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓaːw˧˩ lajŋ̟˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [ʔɓaːw˨˩˦ lan˨˩˦]. Tones: bảo — dipping tone (hỏi), lãnh — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is bảo lãnh a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. bảo lãnh is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 保領.