khách
/kʰaːk̚/A visitor or guest, especially someone who is temporarily staying in a place or being hosted by someone.
Khách đến từ nước ngoài rất thích bánh mì Việt Nam.
Foreign guests really like Vietnamese baguettes.
Khách hàng mới được chào đón bằng một ly trà.
New customers are welcomed with a cup of tea.
The word 'khách' can refer to both guests in a social setting and customers in a business context.
A customer or client, especially in a business or service context.
Chúng tôi luôn cố gắng phục vụ khách tốt nhất có thể.
We always try to serve our customers as best as we can.
Khách hàng không hài lòng với sản phẩm này.
The customer is not satisfied with this product.
In business contexts, 'khách' is often used interchangeably with 'khách hàng' (customer).
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💡Pro Tip
Politeness in Vietnamese
Using 'khách' to refer to someone shows respect, especially in business or formal settings.
⚡Gold Rule
Respectful Address
In Vietnamese culture, referring to someone as 'khách' is a polite way to address guests or customers.
📖Word Origin
From Middle Vietnamese, derived from Old Vietnamese *kha:k, meaning 'guest' or 'visitor'.
📝Usage Notes
The word 'khách' is a versatile term that can refer to both social guests and business customers. In formal contexts, it is often used to show respect to visitors or clients.