Vietnamese · A2 (Elementary)
Greetings in Vietnamese: Words & Phrases
Quick answer: The most useful Vietnamese words for greetings are Kính chào (Respectful hello (very formal)), Rất hân hạnh (It is my honour) and Xin phép giới thiệu (Allow me to introduce). 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 A2 (Elementary) 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 |
|---|---|
| Kính chào | Respectful hello (very formal) |
| Rất hân hạnh | It is my honour |
| Xin phép giới thiệu | Allow me to introduce |
| Rất vui được làm quen | Very pleased to meet you |
| Cho phép tôi trình bày | Allow me to present |
| Danh thiếp của tôi | My business card |
| Kính chúc quý vị | I wish you (formal plural) |
| Hân hạnh được phục vụ | Honoured to serve you |
| Trân trọng | With respect (formal close) |
| Cảm ơn quý vị | Thank you (formal plural) |
Example sentences
Kính chào Giám đốc Nguyễn.
Respectful hello, Director Nguyen.
Xin phép giới thiệu đồng nghiệp của tôi, anh Tuấn.
Allow me to introduce my colleague, Mr Tuan.
Rất vui được làm quen với bà.
Very pleased to meet you, Mrs.
Đây là danh thiếp của tôi.
Here is my business card.
Kính chào và trân trọng.
Respectful greeting and regards.
Rất hân hạnh được gặp anh.
It's my honour to meet you.
How to actually learn these
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