How to greet each other in Huế?

Hello from Huế, Việt Nam.

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Today, let’s explore how Huế people greet each other in a casual manner. While in English, we often say “How are you?” to greet someone, whether we know them or not, Huế people have their own unique way. For example, when we meet our friends on the street, instead of saying “Hi” or “How are you?”, we commonly say “Bạn đi mô rứa?” which literally means “Where are you going?”. Or “Bạn làm chi rứa?” which translates to “What are you doing?” even if we already know what someone is doing or we didn’t mean to know which place they’re heading to.

By asking this question, we are actually offering a warm greeting. It’s a natural way to start a conversation in Huế dialects.

We hope you find these casual greetings in Huế dialects interesting and informative. Stay tuned for more exciting insights about Vietnamese language and Huế Culture on our blog.