chúc ngủ ngon
[t͡ɕʊwk͡p̚˧˦ ŋu˧˩ ŋɔn˧˧]
The English phrase "sweet dreams" is translated into Vietnamese as chúc ngủ ngon.
While chúc ngủ ngon literally translates to "wish you a good sleep", it is the standard equivalent used to say "sweet dreams" or "goodnight" in Vietnamese.
Meaning: sweet dreams (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of chúc (to wish), ngủ (to sleep) and ngon (good/delicious/pleasant).
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase sound softer, friendlier and more natural in casual conversation, you can add the particle nhé to the end of the phrase, resulting in chúc ngủ ngon nhé. Additionally, it is more natural in Vietnamese to insert a pronoun, such as em, anh or con, between chúc and ngủ ngon to specify who you are wishing goodnight to (e.g., chúc [pronoun] ngủ ngon).
Did you know?
- The word ngon in chúc ngủ ngon is the same word used to describe 'delicious' food.
- The word chúc is a Sino-Vietnamese word derived from the Chinese character 祝, which means 'to wish' or 'to pray'.
- The phrase chúc ngủ ngon is often accompanied by a gentle nod or a soft smile, as the Vietnamese language emphasizes non-verbal cues to convey warmth.
Examples in context
- Ngủ ngon và mơ đẹp nhé, em.Sleep well and dream beautiful dreams, dear
- Chúc ngủ ngon và có những giấc mơ đẹp.Good night and sweet dreams.
Example conversation
Hùng and Hương are saying goodnight to each other before bed.
- HùngHương ơi, chúc ngủ ngon nhé.Hương, good night.
- HươngCảm ơn Hùng, chúc anh ngủ ngon.Thanks Hùng, good night to you too.
- HùngChúc em ngủ ngon và có những giấc mơ đẹp.Sweet dreams to you.
- HươngEm yêu anh, chúc ngủ ngon.I love you, good night.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry chúc ngủ ngon, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries chúc, chúc ngủ ngon, ngon, ngủ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
