
One Vietnamese Word A Day: CHÀO
Chào: v. to greet (used before a term of address, either to say hello or to say goodbye)
- Chào anh! (to someone perceived to be as old as an older brother)
- Chào chị! (to someone perceived to be as old as an older sister)
- Chào em! (to someone perceived to be as young as a younger sibling)
- Chào ông! (to someone perceived to be as old as a grandfather)
- Chào bà! (to someone perceived to be as old as a grandmother)
- Chào con! (to someone perceived to be as young as one’s child)
- Chào cháu (to someone perceived to be as young as one’s child or grandchild)
- Chào chú! (to a man old enough to be an uncle)
- Chào cô! (to a woman old enough to be an aunt)
- Xin chào! (Generic hello to a general unspecific audience)
- Xin kính chào quý khách! (Respectful greetings to honored guests/customers)
Facebook Comments