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Vietnamese · 31 October 2026 · Greetings and Social Courtesies

chào em

hello (to a younger person)

phrase (greeting, kin term)

A greeting used to address someone younger than the speaker, including children, students, or younger colleagues. It is friendly and shows care or familiarity.

In a sentence

Chào em, em học lớp mấy rồi?

Hello, kid. What grade are you in now?