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"Khỏe không?": how to ask "how are you" in Vietnamese
To ask "how are you" in Vietnamese, say "Bạn khỏe không?" Learn how to change the pronoun, how to answer, and the casual ways people really…
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"Ê!": how to get someone's attention in Vietnamese
Ê! is the casual Vietnamese "Hey!" for friends and people younger than you. Here's how to use it, when it's rude, and polite ways to get…
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"Nha" and "nhé": the soft endings that make Vietnamese friendly
Nha and nhé are soft sentence endings that make Vietnamese sound warm, like adding "okay?" or "alright?" Here's how and when to use them.
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"Hả?" and "vậy hả?": reacting with surprise in Vietnamese
Hả? means "Huh?" or "What?" in Vietnamese, and vậy hả? means "Really?" Here's how to use them, plus polite alternatives for elders.
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Food
Are Vietnamese spring rolls gluten free?
Fresh Vietnamese spring rolls are often gluten free, since rice paper and rice noodles usually contain no wheat. The sauces and fried rolls…
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Food
What is bánh mì? A beginner's guide
Bánh mì is the Vietnamese word for bread, and the name of the famous sandwich on a light, crackly baguette. Here's what goes in it and how…
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