Vietnamese · Greetings & Phrases

chào mừng

Welcome

Beginnerphrase

Definition

Used to welcome guests or new arrivals.

Example

Chào mừng đến Việt Nam!

Welcome to Vietnam!

Etymology

'Chào mừng' translates to 'welcome', with 'chào' meaning 'greet' and 'mừng' meaning 'joy', expressing joy in welcoming someone.

How & Where It’s Used

'Chào mừng' is used in both formal and informal contexts, often spoken or written during welcoming events.

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