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"Đỉnh quá" and "đỉnh của chóp": Vietnamese ways to say "awesome"
"Đỉnh quá" means "so awesome," and "đỉnh của chóp" is slang for "the best of the best." Learn how to say them and when they fit.
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Vietnamese coffee culture: why the chairs are so small
Vietnamese coffee culture often happens on low plastic stools on the sidewalk. Here is why the chairs are small and how café life works.
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"Hết giờ chơi": how to say "playtime's over" in Vietnamese
"Hết giờ chơi" means "playtime's over" in Vietnamese. Learn hết, giờ and chơi, plus "hết giờ," "giờ ra chơi" and other time phrases.
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Food
Vietnamese coffee vs Thai iced coffee
Vietnamese coffee is phin-dripped dark robusta with condensed milk. Thai iced coffee is often brewed in a cloth filter, sometimes with…
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"Nói chung là": the Vietnamese filler for "basically"
"Nói chung là" means "generally speaking" or "basically" in Vietnamese, and it's a favorite filler. Learn how to use it and its friends…
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Food
Best condensed milk for Vietnamese coffee
The best condensed milk for Vietnamese coffee is a full-fat sweetened condensed milk. Here is what to look for, from labels to dairy-free…
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