Tiếng Việt · Sài Gòn & the South 8

Sayings you’ll hear in the South — distinctly Southern usage first, then nationwide staples.

Texting-cute spelling of “em yêu” — darling (to a woman), keyboard-softened.

Tiếng Việt Slang Attested

I love you (woman to man)

Tiếng Việt Saying Attested

“S.O.S!” — mock distress call for funny emergencies.

Tiếng Việt Slang Attested

Someone with a narrow worldview who mistakes their limited experience for the whole world.

Tiếng Việt Idiom Attested

A young and innocent person

Tiếng Việt Saying Candidate

Good things come after a period of difficulties

Tiếng Việt Proverb Candidate

Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.

Tiếng Việt Proverb Candidate

One should not force relationships or romance

Tiếng Việt Proverb Candidate