Vietnamese for Kids
How to Say "Hello" in Vietnamese
The most useful word to start any conversation. Kids can use it to greet friends, teachers, and family from any culture.
In Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt)
Xin chào
Pronounced: sin CHOW
How to use this phrase
- Greet a friend: Try saying "Xin chào" the next time you meet someone who speaks Vietnamese.
- Practice with family: Use it during dinner or while watching a Vietnamese cartoon together.
- Be respectful: Speaking even a few words in someone's language shows you care about their culture.
- Have fun: Don't worry about being perfect — every native speaker started where you are now.
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