How to Say “Get Well Soon” in Vietnamese

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mau khỏe nhé
In Vietnamese, "get well soon" is said as mau khỏe nhé.
The phrase is used to express a hope that someone recovers from an illness quickly. You can also use more descriptive variations to wish someone a swift recovery so they can return to their passions, or to suggest they rest well so they can come back stronger.
Meaning: expressing hope that someone recovers soon (phrase)

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase mau khỏe nhé literally translates to "quickly healthy" followed by a particle. The word mau means "fast" or "quickly", while khỏe means "healthy" or "strong".

Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?

The default phrase mau khỏe nhé is informal and suitable for friends, siblings or people younger than you. For a formal context, you can use Mong bạn nhanh chóng hồi phục (I hope you recover quickly). In informal settings, you might use Chúc bạn khỏe nhanh lên nhé or Mong bạn mau khỏi bệnh. When addressing children or loved ones, the phrase Bé nhanh khỏe lại nhé is used to mean "Get well soon, dear".

How does it change in a sentence?

The particle nhé at the end of a phrase makes the wish sound softer and friendlier, rather than a command. To create a more complete or formal sentence, you can add the verb chúc (to wish) at the beginning, such as Chúc bạn mau khỏe (Wish you get well soon).

Did you know?

  • The word mau is related to linguistic relatives in the Muong and Arem languages, where it shares a root meaning 'dense' or 'thick'.
  • In Vietnam, wishing someone mau khỏe is often accompanied by the gift of fruit or bird's nest soup, which are culturally viewed as essential for recovery.
  • The term hồi phục used in formal wishes is a Sino-Vietnamese compound. It carries a weight of dignity and precision that makes it more suitable for hospitals or professional settings than the more colloquial khỏe.

Examples in context

  • Chúc bạn sớm khỏe lại và nhanh chóng trở lại công việc hàng ngày.
    I wish you a speedy recovery and a quick return to your daily activities.
  • Bạn mau khỏe nhé!
    Get well soon, friend!
  • Em mau khỏe nhé.
    Get well soon, little sister.

Example conversation

Mai visits Minh at his home because he is sick.

  1. Mai

    Minh ơi, anh thấy trong người thế nào rồi?
    Minh, how are you feeling?
  2. Minh

    Anh vẫn còn hơi mệt một chút.
    I still feel a little tired.
  3. Mai

    Anh mau khỏe nhé!
    Get well soon!
  4. Minh

    Cảm ơn Mai nhiều nhé.
    Thanks a lot, Mai.

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