xin
please
YiWords
Same spelling：xịn
Meaning
- to request; to ask (for help, leave, etc.)
Common Collocations
xin phép
ask for leave
xin lỗi
please forgive
Examples
Tôi xin nghỉ một ngày.
I request a day off.
Xin hãy giúp tôi.
Please help me.
Synonyms
These Vietnamese words all mean "please", but differ in register and usage.
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FAQ
How do you say "please" in Vietnamese?
"please" is xin in Vietnamese.
What does xin mean in English?
xin means "please" (verb). to request; to ask (for help, leave, etc.).
How is xin pronounced?
You can listen to xin on this page in both Northern and Southern Vietnamese accents.
How is xin used in a sentence?
For example: Tôi xin nghỉ một ngày. (I request a day off.); Xin hãy giúp tôi. (Please help me.).
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