xin chào
/sinˈt͡ʃaːw/phrase★Beginner
formal
Hello; a formal greeting used when meeting someone or answering the phone
Xin chào, tôi là Anh.
Hello, I'm Anh.
Xin chào, công ty ABC.
Hello, ABC Company.
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More formal than 'chào' alone. Often used in professional or polite contexts.
Collocations
xin chàohello
Synonyms
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Related Phrases
chào buổi sángphrase
good morning
chào buổi chiềuphrase
good afternoon
💡Pro Tip
Formal vs. Casual Greetings
Use 'xin chào' in professional or formal settings. For casual greetings, 'chào' or 'chào bạn' is more appropriate.
⚡Gold Rule
Politeness in Vietnamese
Adding 'xin' before 'chào' makes the greeting more polite and respectful.
📖Word Origin
From 'xin' (to ask) + 'chào' (to greet). The combination emphasizes politeness.
📝Usage Notes
Commonly used in formal settings, business, and customer service. Less common in casual conversations among friends or family.
Word Breakdown
xin
to ask
prefixchào
to greet
rootTừ Điển Việt Anh