phòng thân
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Vietnamese
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 防身.
Pronunciation
Verb
- to use as a mean to defend oneself or in self-preservation
- giữ vũ khí trong mình để phòng thân ― to keep a weapon for self-defense
- cầm thêm tiền phòng thân ― to bring some extra money in case of need
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