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anh ơi

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Meaning · English

Calling a man slightly older than you — waiter, driver, passer-by. The default polite hail toward adult men who aren't elderly.

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Literally: hey older brother

Examples

Anh ơi, tính tiền giúp em với!Excuse me (to the server) — the bill, please!

Editorial example (batch 048)

Sources & notes

Editorial addition (2026-08-05 conversational-phrase pass): everyday spoken formula selected for the speak-first curriculum; definition and example original.

Topics: Everyday talk

Common questions

What does “anh ơi” mean?

Calling a man slightly older than you — waiter, driver, passer-by. The default polite hail toward adult men who aren't elderly. Literally: hey older brother

Is “anh ơi” formal or informal?

anh ơi is generally informal.

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