Significado
Asking about someone's weight.
Contexto cultural
In the North, 'cân' is the absolute standard. Using 'ký' might mark you as a visitor from the South. In the South, 'ký' is used for everything from people to groceries. It feels more 'local' and friendly. Older generations may use 'cân' to mean a traditional unit (approx 0.6kg), but in modern contexts, it always means 1kg. Younger people are becoming more sensitive about weight. It's often better to use 'Bạn nặng bao nhiêu?' which sounds slightly more like a health inquiry than a judgment.
The 'Ạ' Rule
Always add 'ạ' at the end if you are asking someone older than you. It turns a blunt question into a polite inquiry.
Use 'Nặng' for Clarity
If you're worried about being misunderstood, say 'Bạn nặng bao nhiêu cân?'. The word 'nặng' (heavy) makes it 100% clear you are talking about weight.
Significado
Asking about someone's weight.
The 'Ạ' Rule
Always add 'ạ' at the end if you are asking someone older than you. It turns a blunt question into a polite inquiry.
Use 'Nặng' for Clarity
If you're worried about being misunderstood, say 'Bạn nặng bao nhiêu cân?'. The word 'nặng' (heavy) makes it 100% clear you are talking about weight.
Tone Matters
Don't confuse 'cân' (kg) with 'cẩn' (careful) or 'cần' (need). Tones change the meaning entirely!
Teste-se
Choose the most natural way to ask a friend their weight in Hanoi.
___ bao nhiêu cân?
'Bạn' is the standard neutral subject for a friend.
Complete the sentence to ask about weight in Southern Vietnam.
Bạn bao nhiêu ___?
In the South, 'ký' is the preferred term for kilogram.
Fill in the missing part of the dialogue.
A: Dạo này bạn gầy quá. B: Ừ, mình chỉ còn 45 ___ thôi.
The answer to 'bao nhiêu cân' should include the unit 'cân'.
Match the phrase to the correct formality level.
Cân nặng của bạn là bao nhiêu?
Using the full noun 'Cân nặng' and the verb 'là' makes it formal.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Ways to ask about weight
Northern
- • Bạn bao nhiêu cân?
- • Bạn nặng bao nhiêu cân?
Southern
- • Bạn bao nhiêu ký?
- • Bạn nặng bao nhiêu ký?
Banco de exercicios
4 exercicios___ bao nhiêu cân?
'Bạn' is the standard neutral subject for a friend.
Bạn bao nhiêu ___?
In the South, 'ký' is the preferred term for kilogram.
A: Dạo này bạn gầy quá. B: Ừ, mình chỉ còn 45 ___ thôi.
The answer to 'bao nhiêu cân' should include the unit 'cân'.
Cân nặng của bạn là bao nhiêu?
Using the full noun 'Cân nặng' and the verb 'là' makes it formal.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
5 perguntasIt's less rude than in the West, but still sensitive. Only ask friends, family, or in health contexts.
'Cân' is used in the North, 'ký' is used in the South. Both mean kilogram.
Only if you are asking about a baby or something very light (under 10kg).
Say '[Number] + cân'. For example: 'Mình 60 cân'.
No, Vietnam uses the metric system. 'Cân' always means kilogram.
Frases relacionadas
Bạn cao bao nhiêu?
similarHow tall are you?
Giảm cân
builds onTo lose weight
Tăng cân
builds onTo gain weight
Cân đối
specialized formWell-proportioned / Balanced
