This is the 174th most frequent Vietnamese word.
bảo
The Vietnamese word "bảo" can mean "protect," "preserve," "treasure," or "tell," depending on context.
In this sentence, 'bảo' is used to mean 'to say' or 'to tell,' indicating that someone is conveying information or advice.
Mẹ bảo rằng tôi cần nghỉ ngơi nhiều hơn.
Mom said that I need to rest more.
Here, 'bảo' functions similarly, meaning 'to tell' in the context of explicitly communicating a statement to someone.
Tôi đã bảo với bạn tôi rằng tôi sẽ đến muộn.
I told my friend that I would be late.
In this example, 'bảo' carries the meaning of 'to tell' with an authoritative tone, reflecting a prohibition or command.