A little hello can make a big difference! Here’s 3 ways to “Hello” in Vietnamese
- Xin chào (Pronounced like ‘sin chow’) – The Most Common Greeting
This is the standard way to say “hello” in Vietnamese. It’s polite, formal, and can be used in most situations, whether you’re meeting someone for the first time or just greeting a friend.
- “Xin” means “please” or “request.”
- “Chào” means “greeting” or “hello.”
- Chào bạn (Pronounced like ‘chow ban’) – Friendly Greeting
You can also say “Chào bạn” if you want to sound friendly and casual. “Bạn” means “friend” or “you,” so this is like saying “hello, friend!”
- Chào anh/chị/em (Pronounced like chow ahn/chee/em) – Gendered/Respectful Greetings
In Vietnamese, greetings often reflect respect based on age or gender:
- “Anh” for males older than you.
- “Chị” for females older than you.
- “Em” for anyone younger than you.
For example, if you’re greeting an older man, you might say “Chào anh.”
If you’re interested in knowing about formal and informal greetings in Vietnamese, make sure to check out our Guide to Saying Hello in Vietnamese!
Apart from ‘Hello’ in Vietnamese, what other phrases do you think are absolute essentials for people visiting Vietnam? 
