Significado
A standard greeting used at any time of day.
Contexto cultural
People in the North tend to be slightly more formal and value the use of 'Xin chào' in initial meetings. People in the South are often more relaxed, but 'Xin chào' remains the standard polite greeting. In business, 'Xin chào' is the standard opening for any formal correspondence or meeting. Students are taught to use 'Xin chào' when addressing teachers they don't know well.
When in doubt, use it!
If you are nervous about using the wrong pronoun, 'Xin chào' is your safest bet.
Smile!
Vietnamese people value a warm smile when greeting. It makes 'Xin chào' much more effective.
Significado
A standard greeting used at any time of day.
When in doubt, use it!
If you are nervous about using the wrong pronoun, 'Xin chào' is your safest bet.
Smile!
Vietnamese people value a warm smile when greeting. It makes 'Xin chào' much more effective.
Teste-se
Which is the most appropriate greeting for a stranger?
What do you say to a stranger?
Xin chào is the most neutral and polite.
Fill in the blank.
___ chào, tôi là Nam.
The phrase is Xin chào.
Complete the dialogue.
Stranger: 'Xin chào!' You: '___'
Chào bạn is the most polite response to a stranger.
Match the situation to the greeting.
Meeting a boss for the first time.
Professional settings require formal language.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosWhat do you say to a stranger?
Xin chào is the most neutral and polite.
___ chào, tôi là Nam.
The phrase is Xin chào.
Stranger: 'Xin chào!' You: '___'
Chào bạn is the most polite response to a stranger.
Meeting a boss for the first time.
Professional settings require formal language.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasIt is neutral and polite, suitable for most situations.
Yes, it is perfectly acceptable.
No, it is gender-neutral.
'Chào' is just a shorter, more casual version.
Yes, it is a standard email greeting.
Yes, it is time-independent.
It's not rude, but 'Chào con' is more natural.
You can respond with 'Xin chào' or 'Chào bạn'.
Yes, it is universal across Vietnam.
A slight nod or bow is polite but not strictly required.
Frases relacionadas
Chào bạn
similarHello friend
Chào buổi sáng
specialized formGood morning
Chào buổi chiều
specialized formGood afternoon
Chào buổi tối
specialized formGood evening
Hẹn gặp lại
builds onSee you again
Rất vui được gặp bạn
builds onNice to meet you
