chào!
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Hi!
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Chào, hôm nay khỏe không?Hi, how are you today?
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Contributed enriched phrasebook data (owner-supplied, July 2026); review pending.
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Hello.
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Chào anh, anh mới về ạ?Hello, did you just get home?
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Local usage: “Chào” is a general greeting, not specifically “good afternoon.”
Common questions
What does “chào!” mean?
Hi!
Is “chào!” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.