Vietnamese · A1 (Beginner)
Greetings in Vietnamese: Words & Phrases
Quick answer: The most useful Vietnamese words for greetings are Xin chào (Hello (universal polite)), Tạm biệt (Goodbye) and Chào buổi sáng (Good morning). The full Vietnamese greetings phrase list with example sentences is below.
The essential Vietnamese vocabulary for greetings, with example sentences and English translations. This is A1 (Beginner) material — exactly the kind of practical language you need when you're learning Vietnamese to live, work, or settle abroad.
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Key greetings vocabulary
| Vietnamese | English |
|---|---|
| Xin chào | Hello (universal polite) |
| Tạm biệt | Goodbye |
| Chào buổi sáng | Good morning |
| Cảm ơn | Thank you |
| Vâng / Dạ | Yes (respectful) |
| Tên tôi là | My name is |
| Rất vui được gặp bạn | Nice to meet you |
| Xin lỗi | Excuse me / Sorry |
| Hẹn gặp lại | See you again |
| Chào buổi tối | Good evening |
Example sentences
Xin chào, bạn có khỏe không?
Hello, are you well?
Tạm biệt, hẹn gặp lại ngày mai!
Goodbye, see you tomorrow!
Chào buổi sáng, chị Lan.
Good morning, Ms Lan.
Cảm ơn bạn rất nhiều.
Thank you very much.
Xin lỗi, tôi không hiểu.
Sorry, I don't understand.
Tên tôi là Minh. Còn bạn?
My name is Minh. And you?
How to actually learn these
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