Signification
Singing along with recorded music.
Contexte culturel
Karaoke is often the 'tăng hai' (second round) of a night out. It's common to order a large fruit platter and beer in the room. The birthplace of karaoke. It's often used by businessmen to bond, but there is more emphasis on taking turns and not 'stealing' someone else's song. Like Vietnam, karaoke is a national obsession. It's common to see karaoke machines in homes and even small sari-sari stores. Karaoke is usually done in public bars on a stage, making it more of a performance than a private bonding session.
Don't be shy!
In Vietnam, it doesn't matter if you sing well. What matters is that you participate and have fun with the group.
Learn a 'Bài tủ'
Have one Vietnamese song ready. Even if it's just a children's song, your Vietnamese friends will love the effort.
Signification
Singing along with recorded music.
Don't be shy!
In Vietnam, it doesn't matter if you sing well. What matters is that you participate and have fun with the group.
Learn a 'Bài tủ'
Have one Vietnamese song ready. Even if it's just a children's song, your Vietnamese friends will love the effort.
Check the bill
In some high-end karaoke places, wet tissues and snacks on the table are not free. Check the prices if you are on a budget.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing verb to complete the social invitation.
Tối nay mình đi ___ karaoke nhé!
The standard verb used with karaoke is 'hát' (to sing).
Which sentence is the most natural way to say you like karaoke?
How do you say 'I like singing karaoke'?
'Thích hát karaoke' is the standard way to express this hobby.
Complete the dialogue between two friends.
A: Ăn xong rồi, bây giờ đi đâu? B: ___________
In a social context after eating, suggesting karaoke is the most culturally appropriate 'next step'.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Karaoke Essentials
Items
- • Microphone
- • Screen
- • Speakers
- • Fruit plate
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesTối nay mình đi ___ karaoke nhé!
The standard verb used with karaoke is 'hát' (to sing).
How do you say 'I like singing karaoke'?
'Thích hát karaoke' is the standard way to express this hobby.
A: Ăn xong rồi, bây giờ đi đâu? B: ___________
In a social context after eating, suggesting karaoke is the most culturally appropriate 'next step'.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsNot at all! Vietnamese people value enthusiasm (nhiệt tình) over vocal talent. It's more about the shared experience.
It literally means 'cabinet song.' It refers to your go-to song that you have practiced and can sing very well.
Yes, almost all modern karaoke systems in Vietnam have a large selection of English, Chinese, and Korean songs.
It varies. Local spots can be as cheap as $5/hour, while 'VIP' lounges in city centers can be quite expensive.
It means 'round two.' In Vietnamese social culture, 'tăng một' is eating, and 'tăng hai' is usually going to sing karaoke.
Expressions liées
đi tăng hai
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nhạc vàng
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loa kẹo kéo
builds onportable candy-pull speaker
tay vịn
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