xin
please
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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" in Vietnamese is xin.
What does xin mean in English?
xin means "please" (verb). to request; to ask (for help, leave, etc.).
How is xin pronounced?
You can also listen to it on this page in both Northern and Southern accents.
How common is xin in Vietnamese?
xin is among the 500 most-used Vietnamese words, CEFR level A1.
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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