How to Say “Luggage” in Vietnamese

By Valerie Anita • Updated October 4, 2026

hành lý

The Vietnamese word for luggage is hành lý.

hành lý refers to the containers, such as bags or suitcases, that a traveler carries.

Meaning: traveller's containers (noun)

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Due to this linguistic coincidence, you might hear the slang expressions ăn hành or bán hành, which literally translate to 'eating scallion' or 'selling scallion' but actually mean to be 'bashed' or treated poorly.

Examples in context

Hành lý của tôi rất nặng.
My luggage is very heavy.
Bạn đã chuẩn bị hành lý chưa?
Have you prepared your luggage?
Hãy cẩn thận với hành lý.
Please be careful with the luggage.

Example conversation

At the airport check-in counter.

Lan

Anh có nhiều hành lý không?
Do you have a lot of luggage?
Minh

Có, tôi có hai kiện hành lý.
Yes, I have two pieces of luggage.
Lan

Hành lý của anh ở đây nhé.
Your luggage goes here.
Minh

Cảm ơn cô.
Thank you.

Sources

Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry hành lý, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
Word origins: Wiktionary entries hành, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Valerie Anita

Xin chào, I'm Valerie. A language enthusiast with a love for Asian cuisine, I immerse myself in both the language and the taste of Vietnam. I enjoy decoding slang, finessing formal phrases, and dishing out linguistic delicacies tied to Vietnamese culture. From 'Dragon Fruit' to 'Dim Sum' and 'Pho', I've got the right Vietnamese words for you. I believe language is the key to understanding a culture, so while I’m not penning precise Vietnamese phrases, I’m digging into authentic dishes or globetrotting around this diverse world.

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