How to say "How are you?" in Vietnamese

Meaning

A polite question asking about someone's wellbeing.

Usage

This is a common, neutral way to ask someone how they are doing. It can be used with friends, family, or acquaintances. In very formal settings, you might add titles like 'anh' (older brother) or 'chị' (older sister) before 'Bạn' for politeness, e.g., 'Anh Bạn khỏe không?' or 'Chị Bạn khỏe không?'

Example sentences

• How are you?

  Bạn khỏe không?

• How are you today?

  Hôm nay bạn khỏe không?

Related expressions

• Bạn thế nào?Bạn thế nào?— How are you? (more casual or general)

  Commonly used among friends and peers. The response can vary widely depending on context.

• Khỏe không?Khỏe không?— Are you well? (very casual, often used with close friends)

  Omit 'Bạn' for an even more casual tone. Typically used in informal settings.