How to say "Hello" in Vietnamese

Meaning

Hello; a standard greeting used when meeting someone

Usage

Xin chào can be used in most situations, from meeting strangers to greeting acquaintances. It is slightly more formal than the informal "Chào" and works well in both spoken and written contexts. When addressing a specific person, you can add their name or a title after the greeting (e.g., "Xin chào anh Nam").

Example sentences

• Hello, how are you?

  Xin chào, bạn khỏe không?

• Hello everyone, welcome to the meeting.

  Xin chào mọi người, chào mừng đến buổi họp.

Related expressions

• ChàoChào— Hi; informal greeting

  Used among friends or peers; less formal than "Xin chào".

• Chào anh/chịChào anh/chị— Hello (to a male/female older or of higher status)

  Adds a polite address; common in workplace or formal settings.