canh me
[kajŋ̟˧˧ mɛ˧˧]
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Meaning · English
(verb) to keep an eye for; to look in case of
VerbRegister: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam
• Wiktionary labels this sense “Southern”
Examples
canh me ăn trộmto look out for thieves
Hôm qua tính đi sớm canh me đồ rẻ mà tới nơi là đông ngùn ngụt rồi.Yesterday, I thought I went early enough to be able to grab some cheap stuff, but somehow there were already swarms.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
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Common questions
What does “canh me” mean?
(verb) to keep an eye for; to look in case of
Is “canh me” formal or informal?
canh me is generally informal.