Signification
A very good friend.
Contexte culturel
Friendship is often seen as a lifelong commitment. A 'bạn thân' is expected to attend all major family events like weddings and funerals. Young people use 'bạn thân' to create 'squads' or 'hội bạn thân'. They often wear matching clothes or have specific catchphrases. While 'bạn thân' is common, people are careful not to let it interfere with professional hierarchy to avoid 'nể nang' (favoritism). Classical literature often uses 'tri kỷ' to describe a bond where two people understand each other's souls without speaking.
Use 'nhất' for 'Best'
Always add 'nhất' if you are talking about your #1 friend.
Don't over-use it
Calling everyone 'bạn thân' makes the term lose its value in Vietnamese culture.
Signification
A very good friend.
Use 'nhất' for 'Best'
Always add 'nhất' if you are talking about your #1 friend.
Don't over-use it
Calling everyone 'bạn thân' makes the term lose its value in Vietnamese culture.
Family status
Being a 'bạn thân' often means you are welcome at their family dinner without an invite.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
Lan và tôi chơi với nhau từ nhỏ, cô ấy là ___ của tôi.
Since they have known each other since childhood, 'bạn thân' is the most appropriate term.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
How do you say 'My best friend'?
In Vietnamese, the adjective 'thân' must follow the noun 'bạn'.
Match the Vietnamese term with its English equivalent.
Match the terms:
These are the standard translations for these social roles.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ai đó? B: Đây là Nam, ___ nhất của tớ.
The word 'nhất' (most) indicates a superlative, making 'bạn thân nhất' (best friend) the correct fit.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Bạn vs. Bạn Thân
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesLan và tôi chơi với nhau từ nhỏ, cô ấy là ___ của tôi.
Since they have known each other since childhood, 'bạn thân' is the most appropriate term.
How do you say 'My best friend'?
In Vietnamese, the adjective 'thân' must follow the noun 'bạn'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the standard translations for these social roles.
A: Ai đó? B: Đây là Nam, ___ nhất của tớ.
The word 'nhất' (most) indicates a superlative, making 'bạn thân nhất' (best friend) the correct fit.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, it can be used for any gender.
Yes, you can have a 'nhóm bạn thân' (group of best friends).
'Bạn' is a general friend; 'bạn thân' is a close, trusted friend.
You can say 'Chúng tôi rất thân'.
Yes, young people use the English word 'bestie' in texting.
Usually no, you would use 'chồng/vợ' or 'người yêu', though you can say they are *like* a best friend.
It means a best friend of the opposite sex.
It's a more intense, slangy version, often used by men.
B-ạ-n (space) t-h-â-n.
It is neutral—appropriate for both casual and semi-formal talk.
Expressions liées
Bạn chí cốt
similarBone-deep friend
Bạn nối khố
specialized formChildhood friend
Tri kỷ
builds onSoulmate
Bạn xã giao
contrastAcquaintance
Cạ cứng
synonymBestie (slang)
