뜻
Standard greeting when answering the phone.
문화적 배경
Hanoians often pronounce 'A lô' with a very crisp, clear tone. They are more likely to add 'ạ' at the end when speaking to anyone older to maintain politeness. Saigonese might shorten it to 'Lô' more frequently and use a more relaxed, singing tone. They often follow it with 'nghe' (listen). In professional settings, 'A lô' is followed immediately by the company name or the person's title to show professionalism. Testing the mic with 'A lô' is a ritual. If you don't do it, the audience might think you're an amateur!
The 'Dạ' Rule
Always add 'Dạ' before or 'ạ' after 'A lô' if you see an older person's name on your caller ID.
Don't Overuse
Saying 'A lô' too many times when the signal is bad can sound annoyed. Try 'Bạn nghe rõ không?' instead.
뜻
Standard greeting when answering the phone.
The 'Dạ' Rule
Always add 'Dạ' before or 'ạ' after 'A lô' if you see an older person's name on your caller ID.
Don't Overuse
Saying 'A lô' too many times when the signal is bad can sound annoyed. Try 'Bạn nghe rõ không?' instead.
Mic Check Etiquette
When testing a mic, 'A lô' is usually followed by counting 1 to 4. Don't count higher; it's a local habit!
셀프 테스트
Choose the correct situation to use 'A lô'.
When should you say 'A lô'?
'A lô' is specifically for phone calls.
Complete the phone dialogue.
You: (Picks up phone) ______, ai đấy ạ?
'A lô' is the standard way to start a phone conversation.
Fill in the missing word for a mic check.
Sound Engineer: ______, 1, 2, 3, 4. Nghe rõ không?
'A lô' is used for testing audio equipment.
Match the phrase to the register.
Match 'Lô?' with its correct register.
Shortening 'A lô' to 'Lô' is very casual.
🎉 점수: /4
시각 학습 자료
A lô vs. Chào
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제When should you say 'A lô'?
'A lô' is specifically for phone calls.
You: (Picks up phone) ______, ai đấy ạ?
'A lô' is the standard way to start a phone conversation.
Sound Engineer: ______, 1, 2, 3, 4. Nghe rõ không?
'A lô' is used for testing audio equipment.
Match 'Lô?' with its correct register.
Shortening 'A lô' to 'Lô' is very casual.
🎉 점수: /4
자주 묻는 질문
10 질문It is neutral. To make it polite, add 'Dạ' or 'ạ'.
Only if you are being funny or trying to wake them up from a daydream. Otherwise, use 'Chào'.
It's a habit to ensure the 'echo' and 'reverb' are set correctly for singing.
Both are common, but 'A lô' is the standard Vietnamese spelling with a space.
They might use 'Lô' or 'Hế lô', but 'A lô' remains the most common.
Just say 'A lô?' with a rising, questioning intonation.
Both syllables are 'Ngang' (level) tones, but in the North, 'lô' can sound slightly higher.
Only if you are answering a phone that rings during the meeting. Not to greet the participants.
Yes, it is used everywhere in Vietnam from North to South.
The caller usually responds with 'A lô' back, followed by their name or purpose.
관련 표현
Nghe đây
similarI'm listening
Dạ
builds onPolite particle
Gọi điện
specialized formTo make a phone call
Nhắn tin
contrastTo text
Máy bận
similarBusy line
