giữ
[zɨ˦ˀ˥]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to keep; to hold and maintain as one's own
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Hãy giữ lịch sự!Stay polite!
Giữ cái này chặt lại không thôi nó sẽ rớt ra.Keep this tight or else it will fall out.
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
Common questions
What does “giữ” mean?
(verb) to keep; to hold and maintain as one's own
Is “giữ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.