Basic Vietnamese Greetings

1. Introduction

Learning greetings is the first step in communicating in Vietnamese. Greetings are simple but important in daily life.

2. Common Greetings

VietnameseEnglishUsage
Xin chàoHelloGeneral greeting
Chào buổi sángGood morningMorning greeting
Chào buổi chiềuGood afternoonAfternoon greeting
Chào buổi tốiGood eveningEvening greeting
Cảm ơnThank youPolite expression
Xin lỗiSorry / Excuse meApology or attention

3. Tips for Using Greetings

  • Always use polite forms with strangers or elders.
  • Practice saying greetings aloud to get correct tones.
  • Combine greetings with gestures like slight bow or smile to sound natural.

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