How to Say “No Problem” in Vietnamese

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không có chi
[xəwŋ͡m˧˧ kɔ˧˦ t͡ɕi˧˧]
The English phrase "no problem" can be expressed in Vietnamese as không có chi.
This phrase is used to indicate that no apology is necessary.
Meaning: no apology is necessary (intj)

What does it mean word for word?

Literally, không có chi translates to "nothing to have" or "there is nothing," referring to the matter at hand.

Which one should you use?

Không có vấn đề gì is a formal way to say "no problem."

Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?

Không có chi is a polite and standard way to respond to "thank you" in formal or polite settings.

Did you know?

  • The use of không as a negator is linked to the use of 'zero' in business contexts, as the word represents both 'nothing' and the number zero.

Examples in context

  • Không vấn đề gì!
    No problem!
  • Không sao, tôi sẽ giúp bạn.
    No problem, I will help you.
  • Không có chi, đừng bận tâm.
    No problem, don't worry about it.
  • Không có chi đâu, chuyện nhỏ mà.
    No problem, it's a small matter.
  • Dạ, không có chi ạ.
    No problem (polite/formal).

Example conversation

Chi accidentally drops Hung's pen and apologizes.

  1. Chi

    Xin lỗi Hùng, mình lỡ làm rơi bút.
    Sorry Hung, I accidentally dropped your pen.
  2. Hùng

    Không có chi, không sao đâu Chi.
    No problem, it's okay Chi.
  3. Chi

    Cảm ơn Hùng vì đã không giận nhé.
    Thank you Hung for not being angry.
  4. Hùng

    Chuyện nhỏ thôi mà.
    It's just a small thing.

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