bảo tồn
[ʔɓaːw˧˩ ton˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to preserve; to conserve
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
bảo tồn bản sắc dân tộcto preserve unique identity of an ethnicity
bảo tồn thiên nhiênto preserve/conserve nature
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 tồn” mean?
(verb) to preserve; to conserve
Is “bảo tồn” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.