Signification
Visiting a barber or salon.
Contexte culturel
Avoid cutting hair on the first day of the Lunar month (mùng 1) as it is believed to bring bad luck for the rest of the month. Sidewalk barbers (cắt tóc vỉa hè) are a staple of Hanoi culture. It's cheap, social, and offers a great view of the street life. The term 'hớt tóc' is preferred. Barber shops in the South often emphasize the 'relaxing' aspect, including long head massages. Many students avoid 'đi cắt tóc' before a big exam because of the superstition that you will 'cut away' the knowledge you've studied.
Ask for 'Gội đầu'
When you go get a haircut, ask for a hair wash too. It's very cheap and includes a face massage!
Check the Calendar
Don't go on the 1st day of the Lunar month if you want to avoid weird looks from superstitious locals.
Signification
Visiting a barber or salon.
Ask for 'Gội đầu'
When you go get a haircut, ask for a hair wash too. It's very cheap and includes a face massage!
Check the Calendar
Don't go on the 1st day of the Lunar month if you want to avoid weird looks from superstitious locals.
Show a Picture
If your Vietnamese is still A1, show the barber a photo of the style you want. It's the universal language of 'đi cắt tóc'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase.
Hôm nay tôi đi ___ tóc.
'Cắt' means to cut, which is the correct verb for hair.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'I'm going to get a haircut'?
Chọn câu đúng nhất:
The 'đi' makes it natural and indicates you are going to a barber.
Match the Vietnamese phrase with its English meaning.
Nối các cặp:
These are all essential related terms.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Tóc bạn dài quá! B: Ừ, chiều nay mình sẽ ___.
Getting a haircut is the logical response to having long hair.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
At the Barber Shop
Tools
- • Kéo (Scissors)
- • Tông đơ (Clippers)
- • Lược (Comb)
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesHôm nay tôi đi ___ tóc.
'Cắt' means to cut, which is the correct verb for hair.
Chọn câu đúng nhất:
The 'đi' makes it natural and indicates you are going to a barber.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are all essential related terms.
A: Tóc bạn dài quá! B: Ừ, chiều nay mình sẽ ___.
Getting a haircut is the logical response to having long hair.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt is used for both! However, men usually go to a 'tiệm cắt tóc' and women might go to a 'salon tóc'.
A sidewalk haircut can be 30,000 - 50,000 VND. A nice salon can be 200,000 VND or more.
Tipping is not mandatory in Vietnam, but for great service at a salon, 20,000 - 50,000 VND is appreciated.
It's the Southern Vietnamese version of 'cắt tóc'. They are interchangeable but regional.
Only if you are the one holding the scissors. Use 'đi' to mean you are the customer.
It's called 'lấy ráy tai' and is a common add-on service at Vietnamese barber shops.
You can say 'Cắt một chút thôi' (Just cut a little bit).
Yes, Sunday is the busiest day for people to 'đi cắt tóc'.
For street barbers, no. For high-end salons in cities, it's better to call ahead.
You can say 'Tôi không thích kiểu này' (I don't like this style).
Expressions liées
Gội đầu
similarTo wash hair
Lấy ráy tai
specialized formEar cleaning
Nhuộm tóc
similarTo dye hair
Vuốt keo
builds onTo apply hair gel
