rất hân hạnh
In Vietnamese, "my pleasure" is translated as rất hân hạnh.
rất hân hạnh is used as a polite reaction to receiving thanks or to express that you are pleased to meet someone.
Meaning: a polite reaction to receiving thanks (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of rất (very), hân (joy/pleasure) and hạnh (happiness/fortune), literally meaning "very much a pleasure".
Which one should you use?
While rất hân hạnh is a formal way to convey that something was a pleasure, the much more common and neutral way to say "you're welcome" in everyday conversation is không có gì. Additionally, Hân hạnh phục vụ translates specifically to "pleased to serve".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
rất hân hạnh is a formal expression.
Did you know?
- The word hạnh in rất hân hạnh likely comes from the Chinese word for 'lucky', which became a common substitute because people avoided saying the word for 'kumquat' due to it sounding like 'blocked' or 'stuck'.
- Because rất hân hạnh is so formal, using it with a close friend or sibling might be perceived as a joke or a sarcastic way of acting overly posh.
- In high-end Vietnamese hospitality, the variation Hân hạnh phục vụ is often paired with a slight bow of the head to emphasize the 'service' aspect of the pleasure.
Examples in context
- Rất hân hạnh được giúp bạn.It is my pleasure to help you.
Example conversation
Chi helps Tuấn with a professional task.
- ChiTôi đã hoàn thành xong công việc rồi.I have finished the work.
- TuấnCảm ơn Chi rất nhiều nhé.Thank you very much, Chi.
- ChiRất hân hạnh được hỗ trợ anh Tuấn.It's my pleasure to support you, Tuấn.
- TuấnAnh rất quý sự nhiệt tình của em.I really appreciate your enthusiasm.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries hân, hạnh, CC BY-SA 4.0.
