معنی
Admitting lack of information
زمینه فرهنگی
Hanoians tend to be more formal. Using 'Xin lỗi' is strictly expected when you cannot help someone, as it maintains the 'elegant' (thanh lịch) image of the city. Saigonese are more casual. You might hear 'Hổng biết' or 'Hổng rành' (not expert in). 'Dạ' is used frequently as a polite filler. In a company, saying 'I don't know' can be seen as a lack of competence. It is better to say 'Tôi không rõ, để tôi tìm hiểu' (I'm not clear, let me find out). Students are encouraged to admit when they don't know rather than guessing, but they must always use the 'Dạ... ạ' structure to show respect to the teacher's authority.
The 'Dạ' Rule
Always start with 'Dạ' when speaking to someone older. It makes 'I don't know' sound much more respectful.
Avoid 'Tôi' with Elders
Using 'tôi' with your grandmother or a teacher will make you sound like a robot or a rude stranger.
معنی
Admitting lack of information
The 'Dạ' Rule
Always start with 'Dạ' when speaking to someone older. It makes 'I don't know' sound much more respectful.
Avoid 'Tôi' with Elders
Using 'tôi' with your grandmother or a teacher will make you sound like a robot or a rude stranger.
The 'Rõ' Upgrade
In business, say 'Tôi không rõ' instead of 'Tôi không biết' to sound more professional and intelligent.
Body Language
A small nod or a slight bow when saying 'Xin lỗi' goes a long way in Vietnam.
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the missing word to make the phrase polite.
Xin ____, tôi không biết.
'Xin lỗi' is the standard way to say 'sorry' or 'excuse me.'
Which phrase is most appropriate for a student talking to a teacher?
A student doesn't know the answer.
Using 'em' and 'ạ' shows the correct level of respect for a teacher.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are a tourist and someone asks you for a local secret.
Explaining why you don't know (being a tourist) is very helpful.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Anh có biết bưu điện ở đâu không? B: ________. Tôi mới đến đây.
The context of 'I just arrived' implies the speaker doesn't know the location.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Know vs. Understand
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاXin ____, tôi không biết.
'Xin lỗi' is the standard way to say 'sorry' or 'excuse me.'
A student doesn't know the answer.
Using 'em' and 'ạ' shows the correct level of respect for a teacher.
Situation: You are a tourist and someone asks you for a local secret.
Explaining why you don't know (being a tourist) is very helpful.
A: Anh có biết bưu điện ở đâu không? B: ________. Tôi mới đến đây.
The context of 'I just arrived' implies the speaker doesn't know the location.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
10 سوالOnly with very close friends. To anyone else, it sounds like 'I don't know and I don't care.' Always add 'Xin lỗi' or a pronoun.
'Biết' is for facts (I know your name). 'Hiểu' is for comprehension (I understand the math problem).
No, 'tôi' is neutral-formal. Use 'em' if you are younger, 'anh/chị' if you are older, and 'mình' with friends.
Add 'chưa' before 'biết': 'Tôi chưa biết.'
Add 'gì cả' at the end: 'Tôi không biết gì cả.'
Yes, it works for both 'I'm sorry' and 'Excuse me' when interrupting someone.
'Dạ' is a politeness marker that shows you are listening and respect the other person.
Use 'không biết cách': 'Tôi không biết cách làm.'
In texting, people often write 'ko bít' or 'kb' (very informal).
Yes, for learned skills. 'Tôi biết bơi' means 'I can swim.'
عبارات مرتبط
Tôi không rõ
similarI am not clear/sure.
Tôi không chắc
similarI am not sure.
Làm sao tôi biết được?
contrastHow could I know?
Tôi chịu
specialized formI give up / I have no clue.
Để tôi xem lại
builds onLet me check again.
