Signification
A polite response after being thanked.
Contexte culturel
In the South, 'Không có chi' is the heart and soul of daily interaction. It reflects the 'mộc mạc' (simple and rustic) nature of Southern people who prefer 'chi' over the more formal 'gì'. Central Vietnamese speakers use 'chi' for almost everything (what, anything). 'Không có chi' here sounds more rhythmic and is often spoken with a distinct falling tone. In Vietnamese business, responding to thanks is a way to build 'Quan hệ' (relationships). Saying 'Không có chi' with a smile is better than a formal 'You're welcome' as it builds rapport. Younger Vietnamese people often use 'k có chi' or 'khum có chi' (slang for không) on social media to sound cute or trendy.
The 'Dạ' Rule
When in doubt, always add 'Dạ' at the beginning. It makes you sound like a very well-mannered learner.
Regional Awareness
If you are in Hanoi, you will hear 'Không có gì' more. If you use 'chi', they will know you learned Southern Vietnamese!
Signification
A polite response after being thanked.
The 'Dạ' Rule
When in doubt, always add 'Dạ' at the beginning. It makes you sound like a very well-mannered learner.
Regional Awareness
If you are in Hanoi, you will hear 'Không có gì' more. If you use 'chi', they will know you learned Southern Vietnamese!
The Hand Wave
Pair the phrase with a small, modest hand wave to look 100% like a local.
Compliment Modesty
If someone says you are good at Vietnamese, say 'Không có chi, mình còn phải học nhiều' to show great humility.
Teste-toi
Choose the most appropriate response to: 'Cảm ơn anh đã giúp em!'
Cảm ơn anh đã giúp em!
'Không có chi' is the standard response to 'Cảm ơn'. 'Không sao đâu' is for apologies.
Fill in the blank to make the response more polite for an elder.
______, không có chi ạ.
'Dạ' is the essential politeness marker at the beginning of sentences when speaking to elders.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Someone says 'Xin lỗi' because they bumped into you.
Use 'Không sao đâu' (It's okay) for apologies, not 'Không có chi'.
Complete the dialogue naturally.
A: Cảm ơn bạn nhiều nhé! B: Không có chi ______, chuyện nhỏ mà.
'đâu' is a common sentence-final particle used to soften the phrase 'Không có chi'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesCảm ơn anh đã giúp em!
'Không có chi' is the standard response to 'Cảm ơn'. 'Không sao đâu' is for apologies.
______, không có chi ạ.
'Dạ' is the essential politeness marker at the beginning of sentences when speaking to elders.
Someone says 'Xin lỗi' because they bumped into you.
Use 'Không sao đâu' (It's okay) for apologies, not 'Không có chi'.
A: Cảm ơn bạn nhiều nhé! B: Không có chi ______, chuyện nhỏ mà.
'đâu' is a common sentence-final particle used to soften the phrase 'Không có chi'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsIt is neutral. You can use it with friends, but by adding 'Dạ' and 'ạ', it becomes perfectly formal for elders or bosses.
'Chi' is regional (South/Central), while 'gì' is the standard/Northern form. They mean the same thing in this context.
No, that just means 'I don't have it'. It sounds incomplete as a response to 'Thank you'.
'Đâu' acts as a softener, making the 'nothing' sound even more emphatic, like 'Not at all'.
Yes, in Vietnamese culture, silence can be seen as cold. Always give a small 'Không có chi' or a smile.
Yes, but 'Không có gì' is slightly more common in formal written Vietnamese.
The phrase remains the same: 'Không có chi mọi người'.
It's a very casual, Southern slang version. 'Hổng' is a cute way of saying 'Không'.
Yes! In fact, using it for a big favor shows even more humility and 'face' for the other person.
No, that is 'chị' (with a heavy falling tone). 'chi' (flat tone) means 'what/anything'.
In texting, people use 'k có chi' or just 'kcc'.
Yes, but say 'Dạ không có chi thưa thầy/cô' to be extra respectful.
Expressions liées
Không có gì
synonymYou're welcome (Standard/Northern)
Không sao đâu
similarIt's okay / No problem
Có gì đâu
informalIt's nothing / What's there?
Rất hân hạnh
specialized formMy pleasure / Very honored
Đừng khách sáo
similarDon't be polite
