What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of xin chào, which means 'hello' and mọi người, which means 'everyone' or 'every person'. Within the term mọi người, the word mọi means 'every' and người means 'person'.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
xin chào mọi người is a polite and standard greeting. For a more formal and default way to say 'hello everyone', you can use Xin chào tất cả mọi người. In very formal situations where you want to be more elaborate, you might say Rất hân hạnh được gặp mọi người, which translates to 'It's a pleasure to meet all of you'. Conversely, if you are among friends or peers, you can use the relaxed, informal version Chào mọi người by dropping the word xin.
How does it change in a sentence?
The term mọi người acts as a collective noun meaning 'everyone'.
Did you know?
- The word chào is actually a linguistic relative of the word triều, which historically referred to attending an emperor's audience.
Examples in context
- Xin chào mọi người.Hello, everyone.This sentence is useful for practicing the phrase xin chào mọi người.Tatoeba #14032835 by nhuttan2004, translation #11864467 by sundown
- Xin chào mọi người, tôi là giáo viên mới.Hello everyone, I am the new teacher.
- Xin chào mọi người, chúc một ngày tốt lành!Hello everyone, have a good day!
Example conversation
Hùng enters the staff meeting room where Chi is waiting.
- HùngXin chào mọi người!Hello everyone!
- ChiChào anh Hùng, mời anh vào.Hello Mr. Hung, please come in.
- HùngCảm ơn Chi.Thank you, Chi.
- ChiChúng tôi đã sẵn sàng rồi.We are ready now.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (xin, chào, mọi, người) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries chào, mọi, người, xin, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
