cận vệ
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kən˧˨ʔ ve˧˨ʔ]Huế [kəŋ˨˩ʔ vej˨˩ʔ]Saigon [kəŋ˨˩˨ vej˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cận vệ means a bodyguard.
Chinese characters: 近衛
Meanings of cận vệ in English
Noun
- figurative a bodyguard (for a celebrity)
- historical an imperial bodyguard; royal guard
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 近衛.
Frequently asked questions
What does cận vệ mean in English?
cận vệ (noun) means "a bodyguard".
How do you pronounce cận vệ?
IPA: Hanoi [kən˧˨ʔ ve˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [kəŋ˨˩˨ vej˨˩˨]. Tones: cận — heavy tone (nặng), vệ — heavy tone (nặng).
Is cận vệ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. cận vệ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 近衛.