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ngăn ngừa

[ŋan˧˧ ŋɨə˨˩] 🎙 Say it

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(verb) to prevent (an adverse event, a disease, etc.)

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

ngăn chặn

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Verb

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

Examples

Loại nước uống này giúp ngăn ngừa các bệnh nguy hiểm như đột qụy, ung thư và có thể phát huy hiệu quả tốt nhất khi dùng thường xuyên.This kind of drink helps prevent dangerous diseases, such as stroke and cancer, and is most beneficial when consumed regularly.

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Sources & notes

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

Common questions

What does “ngăn ngừa” mean?

(verb) to prevent (an adverse event, a disease, etc.)

Is “ngăn ngừa” formal or informal?

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

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