Signification
Indicating one has eaten enough
Contexte culturel
The 'Rule of Three': You often have to say you are full three times before a Vietnamese host will stop offering food. It's a polite tug-of-war. In the North, politeness (khách sáo) is very important. Even if you are full, you should compliment the food before saying 'no rồi'. Southerners are often more direct. You can say 'No quá trời luôn' (Full as the sky) to be friendly and casual. In overseas communities, the phrase is still used, but younger generations might mix it with English ('Con full rồi').
The Hand Gesture
When saying 'Tôi no rồi' to decline food, place your hand palm-down over your bowl or wave it slightly to reinforce the message.
Avoid 'Tôi'
Remember: 'Tôi' is for strangers. Use 'Con', 'Em', or 'Cháu' with people you know to avoid sounding rude.
Signification
Indicating one has eaten enough
The Hand Gesture
When saying 'Tôi no rồi' to decline food, place your hand palm-down over your bowl or wave it slightly to reinforce the message.
Avoid 'Tôi'
Remember: 'Tôi' is for strangers. Use 'Con', 'Em', or 'Cháu' with people you know to avoid sounding rude.
Add 'ạ'
Adding 'ạ' at the end (e.g., 'Con no rồi ạ') instantly makes you sound like a well-mannered, fluent speaker.
Teste-toi
Choose the most appropriate phrase to say to your grandmother after a meal.
Bà: 'Ăn thêm cái bánh này đi cháu.' - Cháu: '...'
Using 'cháu' and 'ạ' shows the correct respect for a grandparent.
Fill in the missing particle to indicate you have finished eating.
Em ăn nhiều quá, em no ___.
'Rồi' is the standard particle to show a completed change of state.
Match the phrase to the correct level of fullness.
Which phrase means 'I'm extremely full/stuffed'?
'Căng bụng' (stretched stomach) indicates extreme fullness.
Complete the dialogue at a restaurant.
Waiter: 'Anh chị muốn gọi thêm món gì không ạ?' - Customer: 'Cảm ơn, ___.'
'Chúng tôi no rồi' is the polite way to say you don't want more food.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
No vs. Đầy
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesBà: 'Ăn thêm cái bánh này đi cháu.' - Cháu: '...'
Using 'cháu' and 'ạ' shows the correct respect for a grandparent.
Em ăn nhiều quá, em no ___.
'Rồi' is the standard particle to show a completed change of state.
Which phrase means 'I'm extremely full/stuffed'?
'Căng bụng' (stretched stomach) indicates extreme fullness.
Waiter: 'Anh chị muốn gọi thêm món gì không ạ?' - Customer: 'Cảm ơn, ___.'
'Chúng tôi no rồi' is the polite way to say you don't want more food.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, but it's better to add a compliment like 'Ngon quá, nhưng con no rồi ạ'.
Usually, we say 'no nước' if you've drunk too much, but 'no' is primarily for food.
'No' is the standard state; 'no nê' implies a very satisfying, abundant meal.
It's a sign of hospitality. They want to make sure you aren't just being 'khách sáo' (overly polite).
It sounds incomplete. Always add 'rồi' to show you have *become* full.
Use 'Tôi no căng bụng rồi'.
No, 'no' is strictly physical satiation. For 'full of joy', we use 'tràn đầy'.
Say 'Tôi chưa no'.
No, use 'đầy'. 'Bình xăng đầy rồi'.
Yes, but 'Tôi đủ rồi' is slightly more formal.
Expressions liées
No nê
specialized formThoroughly satisfied and full.
Đủ rồi
similarThat's enough.
Chán
contrastBored or tired of something.
Đói
contrastHungry.
