xin chào và chào mừng
[sin˧˧ t͡ɕaːw˨˩ vaː˨˩ t͡ɕaːw˨˩ mɨŋ˨˩]word by word
In Vietnamese, "hello and welcome" is said as xin chào và chào mừng.
The phrase xin chào và chào mừng is a friendly greeting used to receive guests or participants at the start of an event or visit. While xin chào is a general greeting, chào mừng is used specifically to express a welcome to a person or group arriving at a destination or event.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of xin chào (hello), và (and) and chào mừng (welcome).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
This specific combination is most commonly used in formal settings, such as opening remarks for a presentation, a ceremony or a formal gathering. The use of xin chào makes the greeting more polite and formal than the casual chào used among friends. For other contexts, note that Chào bạn is used to say hello to friends you are acquainted with and Alo is an informal way to say hello specifically when answering phone calls.
When do people say it?
To show extra warmth after a greeting, you can add the phrase Rất vui được gặp bạn! which means Nice to meet you!
Did you know?
- The word và, meaning 'and', has a possible connection to the Pacoh word cuva, which means 'to scoop food into mouth'.
Examples in context
- Xin chào và chào mừng các bạn đến với buổi tiệc.Hello and welcome to the party, everyone.
- Xin chào và chào mừng quý khách đến với khách sạn.Hello and welcome to our hotel, dear guests.
- Xin chào và chào mừng mọi người tham gia cuộc họp.Hello and welcome everyone to the meeting.
Example conversation
Hùng welcomes Chi to a small workshop he is hosting.
- HùngXin chào và chào mừng Chi đến với lớp học.Hello and welcome, Chi, to the class.
- ChiCảm ơn anh Hùng rất nhiều.Thank you very much, Hùng.
- HùngChúng ta hãy cùng bắt đầu thôi.Let's get started.
- ChiTôi đã sẵn sàng rồi.I am ready.
