hoan nghênh
[hwaːn˧˧ ŋəjŋ̟˧˧]
The English phrase 'welcome' can be translated into Vietnamese as hoan nghênh.
hoan nghênh is used to express a greeting upon someone's arrival. It can also be used as a verb meaning to affirm or greet the arrival of someone.
Meaning: greeting given upon someone's arrival (intj)
Which one should you use?
While hoan nghênh is used for welcoming an idea or a person's presence, it often carries a nuance of formal approval or applause for an action or a person's arrival. For a more common way to say 'welcome' as a direct greeting to someone arriving at a place or an event, use chào mừng.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
To express that something is 'welcomed' (as an adjective/passive state), use the form được hoan nghênh.
Did you know?
- In Vietnamese, there is no single-word equivalent for 'you are welcome' as a response to 'thank you'. Instead, speakers use phrases like không có chi which literally means 'there is nothing'.
- When welcoming someone, Vietnamese speakers often avoid the phrase hoan nghênh in favor of mời vào, which means 'invite in'. This shifts the focus from the greeting to the hospitable act of entering the home.
- While hoan nghênh and chào mừng both mean 'welcome', using hoan nghênh to greet a guest at your front door would sound like you are giving them a formal standing ovation or official commendation.
Examples in context
- Hoan nghênh các bạn đến thăm Việt Nam!Welcome to Vietnam!This sentence is useful for expressing a welcome to visitors in Vietnam using hoan nghênh.
- Chúng tôi hoan nghênh mọi ý kiến đóng góp.We welcome all contributions and ideas.
- Ban tổ chức hoan nghênh các tình nguyện viên mới.The organizing committee welcomes the new volunteers.
Example conversation
Minh greets Chi at a formal event.
- MinhChào Chi, hoan nghênh bạn đến với buổi tiệc!Hi Chi, welcome to the party!
- ChiCảm ơn Minh, tôi rất vui khi ở đây.Thank you Minh, I am very happy to be here.
- MinhHãy vào trong xem mọi người nhé.Please go inside and see everyone.
- ChiĐược rồi, chúng ta cùng đi thôi.Alright, let's go together.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “welcome” translations and entries hoan nghênh, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
