🇻🇳 Vietnamese phrases

How to Say "How are you?" in Vietnamese

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Bạn khỏe không?
"How are you?" in Vietnamese · say it like bahn kweh kohng

The most natural way to say "How are you?" in Vietnamese is Bạn khỏe không?. 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

Khỏe không?
more casual, often used among friends
Ông/bà khỏe không?
more formal, used when addressing elders or in a formal setting

When to use it

You can use this phrase when greeting friends or acquaintances. It's a friendly way to show you care about their well-being. It can be used at any time of the day.

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Examples in Vietnamese

VietnameseEnglish
Chào bạn, bạn khỏe không?Hello, how are you?
Mấy hôm nay bạn có khỏe không?Have you been well these past few days?
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use 'bạn' when addressing someone informally.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

Is it appropriate to ask this to someone you just met?

Yes, it's a friendly and polite way to start a conversation.

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