bảo kê
[ʔɓaːw˧˩ ke˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to offer protection racketeering
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Thằng đó mướn giang hồ bảo kê nên chả ai dám đụng chạm gì đến nó.That guy has thugs at his wings so no one dares to do anything to him.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “bảo kê” mean?
(verb) to offer protection racketeering
Is “bảo kê” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.