How to say “How are you?” in Vietnamese
The most common way to say “how are you?” in Vietnamese. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
Bạn khỏe không?
In a sentence
English
Hello, how are you?
Vietnamese
Xin chào, Bạn khỏe không?
Frequently asked
How do you say "How are you?" in Vietnamese?
"How are you?" in Vietnamese is "Bạn khỏe không?". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "Bạn khỏe không?" written in Vietnamese?
"Bạn khỏe không?" is the standard written form in Vietnamese, rendered left-to-right.
How do you pronounce "Bạn khỏe không?" in Vietnamese?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "Bạn khỏe không?" pronounced by a native-style synthetic voice. For practice, repeat the phrase out loud immediately after listening — the rhythm and stress are usually what trips learners up, not the individual sounds.
What does "Bạn khỏe không?" mean in English?
"Bạn khỏe không?" is the Vietnamese way of saying "How are you?" in English. It's used in everyday conversation in roughly the same situations as the English original.
Are there formal or informal ways to say "How are you?" in Vietnamese?
Many languages — including Vietnamese — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "Bạn khỏe không?" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Vietnamese spoken?
Vietnamese is spoken by an estimated 85 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Vietnamese dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Vietnamese dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "Bạn khỏe không?" or any other Vietnamese text.