What does it mean word for word?
The phrase bạn đẹp quá is composed of bạn (you), đẹp (beautiful) and quá (too much/very/so).
How does it change in a sentence?
The word quá at the end of the sentence functions as an intensifier, similar to adding 'so' or 'very' in English. To sound more natural in specific social contexts, you should replace the pronoun bạn with others: use em if a man is complimenting a woman younger than him to be more natural and romantic or use anh if a woman is complimenting a man older than her.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid using the verb 'to be' (là) in this context. English speakers often try to use the verb 'to be' (là) to say 'you are beautiful', but in Vietnamese, you do not use là before an adjective like đẹp.
When do people say it?
When receiving compliments, it is common for Vietnamese people to respond with a humble rejection or downplay their appearance.
Did you know?
- The word quá is a Sino-Vietnamese word derived from the character 過, which also means 'to exceed' or 'to pass'.
Examples in context
- Em đẹp lắm!You are very beautiful!
- Cậu đẹp quá!You are too beautiful!
- Bạn đẹp quá!You're so beautiful!
- Hôm nay bạn đẹp quá.You look so beautiful today.
- Trong bộ váy này, bạn đẹp quá.In this dress, you are so beautiful.
Example conversation
Tuấn and Chi are getting ready for a party.
- TuấnChi, bạn đẹp quá!Chi, you're beautiful!
- ChiCảm ơn bạn, Tuấn.Thank you, Tuấn.
- TuấnChiếc váy này rất hợp với bạn.This dress suits you very well.
- ChiBạn cũng rất lịch sự.You look very polite too.
