giữ
Hanoi [zɨ˦ˀ˥]Huế [jɨ˧˨]Saigon [jɨ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
giữ means to keep; to safeguard.
Meanings of giữ in English
Verb
- to keep; to hold and maintain as one's own
- Hãy giữ lịch sự!Stay polite!
- Giữ cái này chặt lại không thôi nó sẽ rớt ra.Keep this tight or else it will fall out.
- giữ khoảng cách an toànto keep a safe distance
- to safeguard
Words with giữ
Example sentences with giữ
- Cố giữ cho mắt cậu mở ra. Try to keep your eyes open.
- Bố tôi bảo tôi giữ im lặng. Dad told me to keep quiet.
- Bạn nên giữ lời hứa của mình. You may as well keep your promise.
- Giữ im lặng. Con nít đang ngủ. Keep quiet. The baby is sleeping.
- Tom đang giữ liên lạc với Mary. Tom stays in touch with Mary.
- Giữ tóc của bạn ở đó! Keep your hair on!
- Giữ yên tay của bạn nào. Keep your hand still.
- Giữ yên tay của mày nào. Keep your hand still.
Bilingual example sentences from Tatoeba (tatoeba.org, CC BY 2.0 FR).
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, giữ could be written as 宁, 佇, 咛, 拧. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
From Proto-Vietic *k-cɨh. Cognate with Muong Bi chữ and Chut [Rục] kɨcɨː⁴.
Frequently asked questions
What does giữ mean in English?
giữ (verb) means "to keep; to safeguard".
How do you pronounce giữ?
IPA: Hanoi [zɨ˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [jɨ˨˩˦]. Tones: giữ — creaky rising tone (ngã).