canh giữ

verb

Hanoi [kajŋ̟˧˧ zɨ˦ˀ˥]Huế [kɛɲ˧˧ jɨ˧˨]Saigon [kan˧˧ jɨ˨˩˦] browser voice

Syllables · tones

canhlevelngang giữcreaky risingngã

Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →

canh giữ means to guard; protect; keep safe.

Meanings of canh giữ in English

Verb

to guard; protect; keep safe

Frequently asked questions

What does canh giữ mean in English?

canh giữ (verb) means "to guard; protect; keep safe".

How do you pronounce canh giữ?

IPA: Hanoi [kajŋ̟˧˧ zɨ˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [kan˧˧ jɨ˨˩˦]. Tones: canh — level tone (ngang), giữ — creaky rising tone (ngã).

Meanings, pronunciation and etymology from English Wiktionary (wiktionary.org, via kaikki.org; CC BY-SA 4.0), reviewed and edited. IPA shown for three accents: Hanoi (Northern), Huế (Central) and Saigon (Southern). The Listen button uses your browser's Vietnamese voice, for reference only. Spotted a mistake? Let NgonNgu know.