Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

canh phòng

[kajŋ̟˧˧ fawŋ͡m˨˩] 🎙 Say it

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

(verb) to guard, to keep watch

Verb

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

Nương tử đừng lo, chung quanh khách điếm này đã có thân binh của ta canh phòng nghiêm ngặt,[…]Don't worry; my bodyguards surround the inn and keep a close watch; […]

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Sources & notes

Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗

Topics: Food

Common questions

What does “canh phòng” mean?

(verb) to guard, to keep watch

Is “canh phòng” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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