How to Say Hello in Vietnamese

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Say "xin chào" as a general greeting.. Use "chào bạn" when you're close.. Opt for "chào anh" or "chào chị" when speaking to elders.

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Steps

1

Say "xin chào" as a general greeting.

Step 1

Say "xin chào" as a general greeting.

2

Use "chào bạn" when you're close.

Step 2

Use "chào bạn" when you're close.

3

Opt for "chào anh" or "chào chị" when speaking to elders.

Step 3

Opt for "chào anh" or "chào chị" when speaking to elders.

4

Switch to "chào em" for younger people.

Step 4

Switch to "chào em" for younger people.

5

Address someone by name when appropriate.

Step 5

Address someone by name when appropriate.

6

Answer the phone with "Á-lô.

Step 6

Answer the phone with "Á-lô.

7

Learn the various time-of-day greetings.

Step 7

Learn the various time-of-day greetings.

8

Ask "khỏe không?

Step 8

Ask "khỏe không?

9

Respond to inquiries about your health.

Step 9

Respond to inquiries about your health.

10

Welcome someone with "chào mừng.

Step 10

Welcome someone with "chào mừng.

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