How do you say “hello” in Vietnamese?
“Hello” in Vietnamese is xin chào (hello), chào (hello), a lô (hello).
Vietnamese words for “hello”
- xin chàointerjectionHanoi [sin˧˧ t͡ɕaːw˨˩] · Saigon [sɨn˧˧ caːw˨˩]xin level chào falling
hello; hi (polite greeting)
for “hello” meaning: A greeting (salutation) said when meeting someone or acknowledging someone’s arrival or presence.
- Xin chào bạn.Hello, friend.
- chàoverbHanoi [t͡ɕaːw˨˩] · Saigon [caːw˨˩]chào falling
hello; goodbye; to greet
for “hello” meaning: A greeting (salutation) said when meeting someone or acknowledging someone’s arrival or presence.
- Chào đi.Say hello.
- a lôinterjectionHanoi [ʔaː˧˧ lo˧˧] · Saigon [ʔaː˧˧ low˧˧]a level lô level
hello; testing 1-2-3
for “hello” meaning: A greeting used when answering the telephone.
- A-lô. Tôi là Ogawa.Hello. This is Ogawa speaking.
- ơiparticleHanoi [ʔəːj˧˧] · Saigon [ʔəːj˧˧]ơi level
hey (calling someone)
for “hello” meaning: A call for response if it is not clear if anyone is present or listening, or if a telephone conversation may have been disconnected.