bảo an
[ʔɓaːw˧˩ ʔaːn˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to ensure security; to maintain law and order
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) provincial guards; district guards
Equivalents & related
Near equivalent
law and order
A fixed-order word pair (irreversible binomial); full definition pending editorial review.
English
Near equivalent
pháp chế
(noun) law and order and the rule of law (the supremacy and implementation of the laws collectively)
Tiếng Việt · via law and order
Near equivalent
an ninh trật tự
(noun) law and order
Tiếng Việt · via law and order
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Common questions
What does “bảo an” mean?
(verb) to ensure security; to maintain law and order
Is “bảo an” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“law and order” (English) — near equivalent.