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Arts, music, language, and the local identity that makes Da Lat what it is.
Why do your Vietnamese friends keep saying they want to die? Don’t panic! Nobody is going anywhere, you’re just blessed with first-hand experience of the dramatic world of Viet slang. And once you’ve learned this phrase, you’ll start saying it all the time too! So let me break it down for you: Muốn = to […]
The rainy season in Da Lat has officially arrived, and it’s tempting to succumb to the grey skies. Here’s a few ideas on how to lean into the coziness the city offers: 1. Immerse yourself in the culture by watching a Vietnamese film If you haven’t seen Em và Trịnh or Bí Mật Của Gió, a […]
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Maybe you’ve learned that ngựa means “horse” from your Vietnamese 101 flashcards, but did you know ngựa (or ngựa ngựa) is also a very common slang? After this post, you may start seeing and hearing this everywhere if you pay attention to conversations among young Vietnamese. Historically, ngựa was used as a comparison to describe […]
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If "chị ơi" is a tap on the shoulder, "người đẹp ơi" is a wink.
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“Chậm” means slow, and “chắc” means steady, firm, or certain. Together, chậm mà chắc means slowly but steadily — the conviction that doing something right matters more than doing it fast. It’s a phrase that pushes back against urgency. Chậm mà chắc is a reminder that speed and progress are not the same thing. Shortcuts […]
[…] blanket, and make some tea. Enjoy!P.S. Is your attention span burnt from short-form videos? Why not learn the local…
Mây trôi (phrase) – drifting clouds Sound Northern: sounds like May choy Southern: sounds like May troy The main difference is the “tr” consonant in “trôi”; the North uses a soft “ch” sound, while the South uses a slightly harder, rolling “tr” sound. Both words carry a flat tone. Start by saying “mây” on a […]
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Giao mùa (noun) – a fleeting state of beautiful suspense Sound The only difference between the northern and southern accents is how you pronounce the “gi” sound in “giao”. Start by saying “giao” (flat tone) like you’re keeping a steady high note before surrendering “mùa” (falling tone) to gravity and let it drop smoothly to […]
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