giữ gìn

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Hanoi [zɨ˦ˀ˥ zin˨˩]Huế [jɨ˧˨ jin˦˩]Saigon [jɨ˨˩˦ jɨn˨˩] browser voice

Syllables · tones

giữcreaky risingngã gìnfallinghuyền

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

giữ gìn means to guard; to preserve; to maintain.

Meanings of giữ gìn in English

Verb

to guard; to preserve; to maintain

Example sentences with giữ gìn

Nhớ giữ gìn sức khoẻ. Cuộc đời của bạn quý giá lắm. Take care of your health. Your life is precious.

Bilingual example sentences from Tatoeba (tatoeba.org, CC BY 2.0 FR).

Etymology

giữ + gìn.

Frequently asked questions

What does giữ gìn mean in English?

giữ gìn (verb) means "to guard; to preserve; to maintain".

How do you pronounce giữ gìn?

IPA: Hanoi [zɨ˦ˀ˥ zin˨˩]; Saigon [jɨ˨˩˦ jɨn˨˩]. Tones: giữ — creaky rising tone (ngã), gìn — falling tone (huyền).

Meanings, pronunciation and etymology from English Wiktionary (wiktionary.org, via kaikki.org; CC BY-SA 4.0), reviewed and edited; example sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR). 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.