bảo lãnh
[ʔɓaːw˧˩ lajŋ̟˦ˀ˥]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) guaranteed or of legal responsibility
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
特𠳒媒買隨機
扒𠊛保領𫜵詞供招Hearing Kiều's words, the wicked woman took advantage of the situation,
To force the girl to guarantee and write down [Thúy Kiều's] confession.
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 ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to guarantee and take legal responsibility for someone
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) to sponsor someone for immigration purposes
Examples
Tôi được bảo lãnh sang cư trú ở nước ngoài.I was sponsored to live abroad.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “bảo lãnh” mean?
(adjective) guaranteed or of legal responsibility
Is “bảo lãnh” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.