giám hộ
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [zaːm˧˦ ho˧˨ʔ]Huế [jaːm˦˧˥ how˨˩ʔ]Saigon [jaːm˦˥ how˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
giám hộ means the guardian of a household.
Chinese characters: 監護
Meanings of giám hộ in English
Noun
- the guardian of a household; one who takes custody and care of a household and its dependents
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 監護, composed of 監 and 護.
Frequently asked questions
What does giám hộ mean in English?
giám hộ (noun) means "the guardian of a household".
How do you pronounce giám hộ?
IPA: Hanoi [zaːm˧˦ ho˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [jaːm˦˥ how˨˩˨]. Tones: giám — rising tone (sắc), hộ — heavy tone (nặng).
Is giám hộ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. giám hộ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 監護.