🇻🇳 Vietnamese phrases

How to Say "Good evening" in Vietnamese

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Chào buổi tối
"Good evening" in Vietnamese · say it like chow boo-ee toy

The most natural way to say "Good evening" in Vietnamese is Chào buổi tối. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

Chào tối
more casual, often used among friends
Xin chào buổi tối
more formal, suitable for polite situations

When to use it

Use this phrase when greeting someone in the evening. It is appropriate for both formal and informal settings. You can say it when entering a room or starting a conversation after sunset.

Say it out loud, get corrected

Reading it is not the same as saying it. Practice "Good evening" and thousands more with an AI coach that listens.

Examples in Vietnamese

VietnameseEnglish
Chào buổi tối, mọi người!Good evening, everyone!
Chào buổi tối, chị có khỏe không?Good evening, how are you, sister?
Common mistake
Some learners might confuse this with 'Chào buổi sáng' which means 'Good morning'.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Chào buổi tối, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Vietnamese with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

When should I use 'Chào buổi tối'?

Use it in the evening when greeting someone.

Learn Vietnamese by speaking it

Two free conversations. No card needed.