“Ơi”! Welcome to the country where everyone is addressed without ever using their given name!

In Vietnam, forget your first name! Here, people call you “Anh ơi!”, “Em ơi!” or even “Chị ơi!” depending on how you look. Dive into the tender (and hierarchical) jungle of Vietnamese forms of address and discover this unique, affectionate language.

BLOG VIETNAM

6/12/2025