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dạ không

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Meaning · English

The polite "no" — "dạ" cushions the refusal so it lands soft; bare "không" to an elder sounds curt.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

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Literally: yes-(politely), no

Examples

Con ăn thêm chén nữa không? — Dạ không, con no rồi ạ."Another bowl?" — "No thank you, I'm full."

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 “dạ không” mean?

The polite "no" — "dạ" cushions the refusal so it lands soft; bare "không" to an elder sounds curt. Literally: yes-(politely), no

Is “dạ không” formal or informal?

dạ không is generally informal.

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