Tiếng Việt · Saying Attested

chị ơi

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Meaning · English

Calling a woman slightly older than you — vendor, cashier, stranger on the street. Respectful and friendly at once.

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Literally: hey older sister

Examples

Chị ơi, cái này bao nhiêu vậy chị?Excuse me (to the vendor) — how much is this?

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 “chị ơi” mean?

Calling a woman slightly older than you — vendor, cashier, stranger on the street. Respectful and friendly at once. Literally: hey older sister

Is “chị ơi” formal or informal?

chị ơi is generally informal.

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