Vietnamese

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Etymology

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Sino-Vietnamese word from 防身.

Pronunciation

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Verb

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phòng thân

  1. to use as a mean to defend oneself or in self-preservation
    giữ vũ khí trong mình để phòng thânto keep a weapon for self-defense
    cầm thêm tiền phòng thânto bring some extra money in case of need