bao sân
[ʔɓaːw˧˧ sən˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to foot the bill for a physical sports playing ground
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to dominate the field
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) to take charge, especially without being appointed to do so
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
nhận trách nhiệm, đặc biệt là khi không được bổ nhiệm
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Examples
[…] đặc biệt theo cách nghiên cứu áp đặt, thiếu tư liệu lại thiếu cả tự do dân chủ trong sinh hoạt và do sự bao sân của một vài người được gọi là có quyền uy![…] especially by imposing research, having insufficient documentation, without freedom and democracy, and under the domination of a few people considered authoritative!
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Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “bao sân” mean?
(verb) to foot the bill for a physical sports playing ground
Is “bao sân” 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?
“foot the bill” (English) — near equivalent.