Signification
Asking someone to put information in writing.
Contexte culturel
Vietnamese people often carry small notebooks or use the back of receipts to write things down for tourists. It's a sign of hospitality and patience. In schools, 'viết xuống' is a command that signals the transition from listening to active recording. It is a very disciplined moment in the classroom. In Vietnamese business culture, verbal agreements are common, but 'viết xuống' (putting it in writing) is the crucial step to avoid 'tam sao thất bản' (the story changing after three retellings). The act of writing 'down' is celebrated during the Lunar New Year (Tết) when people ask for 'chữ' (characters) from scholars. The physical act is considered art.
Use a pen gesture
When saying this, mimic the action of writing with your hand to make your meaning 100% clear.
Watch the 'đ' in 'đây'
Make sure you don't say it like a soft English 'd'. It's a strong, voiced 'đ'.
Signification
Asking someone to put information in writing.
Use a pen gesture
When saying this, mimic the action of writing with your hand to make your meaning 100% clear.
Watch the 'đ' in 'đây'
Make sure you don't say it like a soft English 'd'. It's a strong, voiced 'đ'.
Add 'giúp tôi'
Adding 'giúp tôi' (help me) at the end makes it much more polite for a traveler.
Paper is better
In Vietnam, writing on paper is often seen as more personal and helpful than just typing into a phone.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to say 'Write it down here'.
Viết ______ đây.
'Xuống' is the correct directional particle for writing 'down' on paper.
Which sentence is the most polite way to ask a teacher to write something down?
Choose the best option:
This uses the proper title (Cô), polite opening (Thưa), 'please' (làm ơn), and the polite ending (ạ).
Match the phrase variation to the correct context.
1. Điền vào đây | 2. Ghi xuống đây | 3. Chép xuống đây
'Điền' is for forms, 'Ghi' is for notes, and 'Chép' is for copying.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Tên tôi là Nguyễn Bích Ngọc. B: Xin lỗi, tên hơi khó. Bạn ___________ được không?
The context of a 'difficult name' implies the need to see it written.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesViết ______ đây.
'Xuống' is the correct directional particle for writing 'down' on paper.
Choose the best option:
This uses the proper title (Cô), polite opening (Thưa), 'please' (làm ơn), and the polite ending (ạ).
1. Điền vào đây | 2. Ghi xuống đây | 3. Chép xuống đây
'Điền' is for forms, 'Ghi' is for notes, and 'Chép' is for copying.
A: Tên tôi là Nguyễn Bích Ngọc. B: Xin lỗi, tên hơi khó. Bạn ___________ được không?
The context of a 'difficult name' implies the need to see it written.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsYes, it is neutral. To make it more polite, add 'Làm ơn' or 'nhé'.
Yes, it's common to say 'Viết xuống đây' even when pointing to a phone screen.
'Xuống' is 'down' (general paper), 'vào' is 'into' (specific boxes/forms).
'Ghi' is specifically for taking notes or recording data, while 'Viết' is the general word for writing.
It's understandable but sounds very 'broken'. Always include 'xuống' or 'vào'.
Change 'đây' (here) to 'đó' (there): 'Viết xuống đó'.
Yes, it is universal across all regions of Vietnam.
You can say 'Bạn có bút không? Viết xuống đây giúp tôi.'
The phrase itself is spoken; documents will usually say 'Vui lòng điền...' (Please fill in...).
Mostly, yes, in the context of 'writing down' or 'recording'.
Yes, but add 'ạ' at the end and use proper pronouns.
'Đọc lên' (Read it out loud).
Expressions liées
Ghi chú
similarTo take notes
Ký tên
builds onTo sign your name
Điền đơn
specialized formTo fill out a form
Xóa đi
contrastTo erase
