🧠 Vietnamese uses pronouns based on age, gender, and relationship — not a fixed "you" like in English.
👤 You must choose the right pronoun depending on: The other person's age (older or younger), gender, and your relationship with them.
🧓 Examples of common "you" pronouns:
Anh – older man
Chị – older woman
Em – younger person
Bác, Cô, Chú, Ông, Bà – elderly or more formal terms
🗣️ You also change how you refer to yourself depending on the pronoun you use for the other person.
Em chào anh! – Hello (older) brother!
Chị có khỏe không? – Are you well, older sister?
These show both how you refer to others and yourself.
🔍 Ask about the person’s age early when meeting.
🟢 Use "bạn" as a casual, neutral "you" with people your age.
🚫 Avoid using bạn with elders or in formal situations — it may seem rude.
Vietnamese has 6 distinct tones — each changes the meaning completely.
Latin Script
Unlike Chinese, Vietnamese uses the Latin alphabet with diacritics.
Pronouns
Use "anh/chị/em" instead of "bạn" — it shows respect and closeness.