bảo mẫu
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔɓaːw˧˩ məw˦ˀ˥]Huế [ʔɓaːw˧˨ məw˧˨]Saigon [ʔɓaːw˨˩˦ məw˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bảo mẫu means nanny; governess; nursemaid.
Chinese characters: 保母
Meanings of bảo mẫu in English
Noun
- nanny; governess; nursemaid
- kindergarten or nursery school teacher
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 保母. Compare Chinese 保姆 (bảo mỗ).
Frequently asked questions
What does bảo mẫu mean in English?
bảo mẫu (noun) means "nanny; governess; nursemaid".
How do you pronounce bảo mẫu?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓaːw˧˩ məw˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [ʔɓaːw˨˩˦ məw˨˩˦]. Tones: bảo — dipping tone (hỏi), mẫu — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is bảo mẫu a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. bảo mẫu is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 保母.