Signification
Asking for confirmation of a statement.
Contexte culturel
In Hanoi and the North, people might use 'chắc chắn' more frequently in formal settings to show seriousness. In Ho Chi Minh City, 'không' is often pronounced as 'hông' in casual speech, making the phrase sound softer. Asking 'Are you sure?' to a boss should be done very carefully. It's better to ask for 'confirmation of the details' rather than questioning their certainty directly. Young people often use 'Chắc chưa?' as a quick way to tease friends who are indecisive about where to eat.
Use Kinship Terms
Always try to replace 'Bạn' with 'Anh', 'Chị', or 'Em'. It makes you sound 10x more natural and polite.
The 'Không' is Mandatory
Never end the sentence at 'chắc'. The 'không' is what turns the statement into a question.
Signification
Asking for confirmation of a statement.
Use Kinship Terms
Always try to replace 'Bạn' with 'Anh', 'Chị', or 'Em'. It makes you sound 10x more natural and polite.
The 'Không' is Mandatory
Never end the sentence at 'chắc'. The 'không' is what turns the statement into a question.
Watch Your Tone
A rising tone at the very end of the sentence (on 'không') can make it sound like a challenge. Keep 'không' flat for a neutral question.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing words to ask 'Are you sure?'
Bạn ___ chắc ___?
The standard frame for yes/no questions with adjectives is 'có... không'.
Which sentence is the most polite way to ask an older man if he is sure?
Choose the best option:
'Anh' is the polite term for a man slightly older than you.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ngày mai chúng ta sẽ đi Huế. B: ________
Asking for confirmation is a natural response to a plan.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You hear a rumor that your favorite cafe is closing.
You use 'Are you sure?' to verify a rumor.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesBạn ___ chắc ___?
The standard frame for yes/no questions with adjectives is 'có... không'.
Choose the best option:
'Anh' is the polite term for a man slightly older than you.
A: Ngày mai chúng ta sẽ đi Huế. B: ________
Asking for confirmation is a natural response to a plan.
You hear a rumor that your favorite cafe is closing.
You use 'Are you sure?' to verify a rumor.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, in very casual situations with close friends, you can drop 'Bạn có'. It's like saying 'Sure?' in English.
'Chắc chắn' is more emphatic, like 'absolutely sure' versus just 'sure'.
You can say 'Chắc' (Sure), 'Chắc chắn mà' (I'm certain), or 'Tôi không chắc' (I'm not sure).
It can be. It's better to say 'Thưa thầy/cô, em muốn xác nhận lại...' (Teacher, I want to confirm again...).
Only when used in 'chắc là'. In the question 'Bạn có chắc không?', it always means 'sure'.
'Có' acts as a question marker in the 'có... không' frame for adjectives and verbs.
Yes, 'Bạn có chắc là bạn ổn không?' is perfectly natural.
Replace 'Bạn' with 'Các bạn' or 'Mọi người'.
Yes, 'Chắc cú không?' is a popular slang version among youth.
You can say 'Tôi chắc chắn 100%' or 'Chắc chắn luôn!'.
Expressions liées
Chắc chắn
specialized formAbsolutely sure
Thật không?
similarReally?
Tin tôi đi
contrastTrust me
Chắc là
builds onProbably
Không chắc
contrastNot sure
