Xin chào và cảm ơn
Xin chào và cảm ơn is the Vietnamese way to say "hello and thank you".
This phrase is a polite way to combine a greeting with an expression of gratitude. While cảm ơn is the standard way to say "thank you", this full phrase allows you to acknowledge someone.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of Xin chào (hello), và (and) and cảm ơn (thank you).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The use of Xin at the beginning of the greeting makes this phrase formal and polite.
Did you know?
- The term ơn refers to a deep sense of indebtedness or a favor received, making 'thank you' more about acknowledging a debt of kindness.
- The word chào looks and sounds remarkably like the Italian word ciao, even though they are completely unrelated and have no shared history.
- While cảm ơn is a direct translation of 'thank you', Vietnamese speakers often express gratitude through a slight bow of the head.
Examples in context
- Xin chào và cảm ơn mọi người.Hello and thank you everyone.
Example conversation
Lan is receiving a package from Hùng.
- LanXin chào và cảm ơn anh, Hùng.Hello and thank you, Hùng.
- HùngKhông có gì đâu, Lan.You are welcome, Lan.
- LanAnh đã vất vả rồi.You have worked hard.
- HùngĐó là niềm vui của tôi.It was my pleasure.
