chào buổi sáng
[t͡ɕaːw˨˩ ʔɓuəj˧˩ saːŋ˧˦]
The Vietnamese phrase for "good morning" is chào buổi sáng.
chào buổi sáng is used when seeing someone for the first time in the morning. It is often perceived as a direct translation from English and is more common in media or formal settings than in casual daily speech among native speakers.
Meaning: when seeing someone for the first time in the morning (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of chào (to greet), buổi (session/period) and sáng (morning).
How does it change in a sentence?
In natural Vietnamese conversation, chào is typically followed by a kinship term or pronoun, such as anh, chị or em, rather than just the time of day.
Did you know?
- The word chào originally carried a much more formal weight, once referring to the act of attending an emperor's audience.
- In traditional Vietnamese culture, the act of greeting often involves a slight bow of the head to show respect to the other person.
- Depending on the region, the tone and pronunciation of chào can shift, reflecting the distinct Northern and Southern dialects of Vietnam.
Examples in context
- Chào buổi sáng, Tom.Good morning, Tom.This sentence shows how to use chào buổi sáng to greet someone by name.Tatoeba #13640907 by leucammieuvu, translation #2549163 by CK
- Chào buổi sáng, công chúa.Good morning, princess.This sentence shows how to use chào buổi sáng to greet someone as a princess.Tatoeba #13340669 by leucammieuvu, translation #7033278 by Hybrid
- "Chào buổi sáng." "Cà phê.""Good morning." "Coffee."This sentence shows a short exchange using chào buổi sáng.Tatoeba #13341866 by leucammieuvu, translation #9819687 by shekitten
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Hung and Huong meet at the office kitchen.
- HùngChào buổi sáng, Hương!Good morning, Huong!
- HươngChào buổi sáng, Hùng.Good morning, Hung.
- HùngBạn có muốn uống cà phê không?Do you want some coffee?
- HươngCó, cảm ơn bạn nhiều.Yes, thank you very much.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “good morning” translations and entries chào buổi sáng, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries buổi, chào, sáng, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
