bảo toàn
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔɓaːw˧˩ twaːn˨˩]Huế [ʔɓaːw˧˨ twaːŋ˦˩]Saigon [ʔɓaːw˨˩˦ 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 →
bảo toàn means to preserve; to keep intact.
Chinese characters: 保全
Meanings of bảo toàn in English
Verb
- to preserve; to keep intact
- bảo toàn mạng sốngto keep oneself alive in front of threat
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 保全.
Frequently asked questions
What does bảo toàn mean in English?
bảo toàn (verb) means "to preserve; to keep intact".
How do you pronounce bảo toàn?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓaːw˧˩ twaːn˨˩]; Saigon [ʔɓaːw˨˩˦ t⁽ʷ⁾aːŋ˨˩]. Tones: bảo — dipping tone (hỏi), toàn — falling tone (huyền).
Is bảo toàn a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. bảo toàn is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 保全.