Greetings

❃ Greetings

Xin chào.: Hello.
Chào anh / Chào chị.: Hello (to older brother/sister).
Anh/chị ăn cơm chưa?: Have you eaten yet? (Common greeting).
Anh/chị đi đâu đấy?: Where are you going? (Friendly greeting).
Chúc ngủ ngon.: Good night.
Dạo này anh/chị khỏe không?: How are you lately?
Dạ khỏe, cảm ơn.: I'm well, thanks.
Còn anh/chị thì sao?: And you?
Lâu quá không gặp.: Long time no see.
Tôi về nhé / Đi nhé.: I'm leaving now (Goodbye).
Hẹn gặp lại.: See you later.
Mai gặp nhé.: See you tomorrow.
Cuối tuần vui vẻ nhé.: Have a good weekend.
Rất vui được gặp anh/chị.: Nice to meet you.
Anh/chị đang làm gì đấy?: What are you doing?
Đi đường cẩn thận nhé.: Drive safely / Take care.
Công việc dạo này thế nào?: How is work lately?
Mọi việc ổn cả chứ?: Is everything going well?
Gia đình mình khỏe không?: Is your family well?
Giữ gìn sức khỏe nhé.: Take care of your health.

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