chúc vui vẻ
[t͡ɕʊwk͡p̚˧˦ vuj˧˧ vɛ˧˩]word by word
The English phrase 'have fun' is translated into Vietnamese as chúc vui vẻ.
You use these expressions to wish someone a good time. A very common and natural way to say this when someone is specifically going out for leisure or a trip is đi chơi vui vẻ nhé, which translates to 'have fun going out'.
Meaning: wish someone a good time (intj)
Which one should you use?
While chúc vui vẻ is a standard way to express the sentiment, you can also use particle-based forms in casual conversation. For example, you can omit the verb 'chúc' entirely and simply say vui vẻ nhé to mean 'have fun' or 'enjoy yourself'.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The phrase chúc vui vẻ is relatively casual and is suitable for use with friends or peers. For even more informal settings, you might use Chơi vui nhé! (Have fun, okay!) or Tận hưởng nhé! (Enjoy yourself!).
How does it change in a sentence?
To specify exactly who you are wishing fun to, place the person or pronoun between chúc and vui vẻ, following the pattern chúc [person] vui vẻ.
Did you know?
- The word chúc is a Sino-Vietnamese term derived from the Chinese character 祝, which means 'to pray' or 'to bless'. Using it to mean 'to wish' carries a subtle, formal weight of offering a blessing.
- Depending on the relationship, Vietnamese speakers must insert a specific kinship term between chúc and vui vẻ to avoid sounding rude.
- Adding the particle nhé to the end of vui vẻ nhé transforms a command into a soft, affectionate suggestion.
Examples in context
- Chúc vui vẻ!Wish you have fun!
- Chơi vui nhé!Have fun, okay!
- Kính chúc quý vị vui vẻ!Respectfully wish you to have fun!
- Chúc vui vẻ trong chuyến đi!Have fun on your trip!
Example conversation
Tuấn is seeing Mai off as she leaves for a concert.
- TuấnMai đi xem ca nhạc à?Is Mai going to see a concert?
- MaiĐúng rồi, mình đi đây.That's right, I'm leaving now.
- TuấnChúc vui vẻ nhé!Have fun!
- MaiCảm ơn Tuấn nhé.Thanks, Tuấn.
