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title: "Da Nang Life Guide: Vietnamese Phrases, Local Food & Places"
description: "Everyday Vietnamese for Da Nang: phrases for the market, hospital, bank and police, local dishes, beautiful places, a culture quiz and games."
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updated: 2026-10-07
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[Learn Vietnamese in Da Nang](https://vietnameseindanang.com/index.md)  Da Nang Life Guide

# Da Nang Life Guide

The Vietnamese you reach for every day, the dishes worth ordering, the places worth the ride, and a little play. Free, from the teachers at Gia sư Việt Trí.

- ![My Khe Beach with basket boats and the Da Nang skyline](https://vietnameseindanang.com/assets/img/guide/my-khe-600.jpg) Say it here **Đi biển không?** Going to the beach? Photo: Christophe95, [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:My_Khe_Beach_7.jpg)
- ![Mì Quảng with herbs and rice crackers](https://vietnameseindanang.com/assets/img/guide/mi-quang-600.jpg) Say it here **Cho tôi một tô mì Quảng.** One bowl of mì Quảng, please.
- ![The Lady Buddha statue at Linh Ung Pagoda, Son Tra](https://vietnameseindanang.com/assets/img/guide/son-tra-linh-ung-600.jpg) Say it here **Chùa Linh Ứng đi đường nào?** Which way to Linh Ứng Pagoda?
- ![Vietnamese iced coffee with milk](https://vietnameseindanang.com/assets/img/guide/ca-phe-sua-da-600.jpg) Say it here **Một cà phê sữa đá, ít đường.** One iced milk coffee, less sugar. Photo: ePi.Longo, [CC BY-SA 2.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Vietnamese_coffee_with_milk_and_ice.jpg)
- ![The old gate at the top of Hai Van Pass](https://vietnameseindanang.com/assets/img/guide/hai-van-600.jpg) Say it here **Gió mát quá!** What a cool breeze! Photo: shankar s., [CC BY 2.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Deo_Hai_Van,_or_the_Hai_Van_Pass_(31654304962).jpg)
- ![Crispy bánh xèo with herbs and dipping sauce](https://vietnameseindanang.com/assets/img/guide/banh-xeo-600.jpg) Say it here **Ngon quá!** So delicious!
- ![A tree-lined Da Nang street with motorbikes](https://vietnameseindanang.com/assets/img/guide/da-nang-street-600.jpg) Say it here **Chạy chậm thôi nha.** Ride slowly, okay?
- ![The green hills of the Cham Islands](https://vietnameseindanang.com/assets/img/guide/cu-lao-cham-600.jpg) Say it here **Nước trong quá!** The water is so clear! Photo: Kok Leng Yeo, [CC BY 2.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cu_Lao_Cham_Marine_Park,_Vietnam.jpg)
- ![Yellow hoa mai blossom with a red Tết card](https://vietnameseindanang.com/assets/img/guide/tet-hoa-mai-600.jpg) Say it here **Chúc mừng năm mới!** Happy New Year!

- [Everyday phrases](https://vietnameseindanang.com/da-nang-life-guide.md)
- [Eat like a local](https://vietnameseindanang.com/da-nang-life-guide.md)
- [Beautiful places](https://vietnameseindanang.com/da-nang-life-guide.md)
- [Culture quiz & games](https://vietnameseindanang.com/da-nang-life-guide.md)

Deep dives: [Renting an apartment](https://vietnameseindanang.com/da-nang-life-guide/rent-apartment-da-nang.md) · [The seafood market](https://vietnameseindanang.com/da-nang-life-guide/seafood-market-da-nang.md) · [Hospital and pharmacy](https://vietnameseindanang.com/da-nang-life-guide/hospital-pharmacy-da-nang.md) · [Tết with the family](https://vietnameseindanang.com/da-nang-life-guide/tet-with-vietnamese-family.md) · [At the bank](https://vietnameseindanang.com/da-nang-life-guide/bank-da-nang.md) · [At the police](https://vietnameseindanang.com/da-nang-life-guide/police-da-nang.md) · [Renting a motorbike](https://vietnameseindanang.com/da-nang-life-guide/rent-motorbike-da-nang.md) · [Weather and seasons](https://vietnameseindanang.com/da-nang-life-guide/weather-da-nang.md)

## Vietnamese for everyday Da Nang

The phrases you reach for most, ready for the market, the hospital, the bank and the ward police. Tap a place.

### Đi chợ Market

- **Cái này bao nhiêu tiền ạ?** How much is this?
- **Cá này tươi hả cô?** Is this fish fresh?
- **Cho con nửa ký tôm.** Half a kilo of prawns, please.
- **Cô bớt cho con chút nha.** Could you make it a little cheaper?
- **Cô gói giúp con nha.** Could you wrap it for me?
- **Cảm ơn cô, mai con ghé nữa nha!** Thank you, see you tomorrow!

Call an older woman **cô** and yourself **con**. Market aunties love it.

### Bệnh viện Hospital

- **Tôi bị đau bụng.** I have a stomach ache.
- **Tôi bị sốt từ hôm qua.** I've had a fever since yesterday.
- **Tôi bị dị ứng với penicillin.** I'm allergic to penicillin.
- **Khoa cấp cứu ở đâu ạ?** Where is the emergency department?
- **Ở đây có bác sĩ nói tiếng Anh ạ?** Is there a doctor here who speaks English?
- **Thuốc này uống mấy lần một ngày?** How many times a day do I take this?

Ambulance: **115**. Keep it in your phone.

### Ngân hàng Bank

- **Tôi muốn mở tài khoản.** I'd like to open an account.
- **Đây là hộ chiếu của tôi.** Here is my passport.
- **Tôi muốn rút tiền.** I'd like to withdraw money.
- **Tôi muốn chuyển tiền.** I'd like to make a transfer.
- **Tôi muốn đổi đô la sang tiền Việt.** I'd like to change dollars into dong.
- **Thẻ của tôi bị khóa.** My card is locked.

Bring your passport to every bank visit.

### Công an phường Ward police

- **Tôi muốn khai báo tạm trú.** I'd like to register my temporary residence.
- **Đây là địa chỉ của tôi.** This is my address.
- **Tôi bị mất ví.** I lost my wallet.
- **Tôi bị mất hộ chiếu.** I lost my passport.
- **Xe máy của tôi bị lấy cắp.** My motorbike was stolen.
- **Làm ơn giúp tôi.** Please help me.

Police: **113**. Fire: **114**. Bring your passport and rental contract to the ward office.

## Eat like a local in Da Nang

Six dishes to order in Vietnamese this week, and where locals go for them.

- ![Mì Quảng with herbs and rice crackers](https://vietnameseindanang.com/assets/img/guide/mi-quang-600.jpg) **Mì Quảng** Turmeric noodles with pork, shrimp, peanuts and a crunchy rice cracker. Da Nang's signature bowl. **Find it:** every neighbourhood, breakfast to lunch. Say it **Cho tôi một tô mì Quảng.**
- ![Crispy bánh xèo with herbs and dipping sauce](https://vietnameseindanang.com/assets/img/guide/banh-xeo-600.jpg) **Bánh xèo** A sizzling, crispy pancake. Roll it in rice paper with herbs and dip it in peanut sauce. **Find it:** the food stalls inside Chợ Cồn. Say it **Cho con một đĩa bánh xèo.**
- ![A bowl of bún chả cá in Da Nang](https://vietnameseindanang.com/assets/img/guide/bun-cha-ca-600.jpg) Photo: Everyday English, [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bun_cha_ca.jpg) **Bún chả cá** Rice noodles in a sweet tomato broth with Da Nang fish cakes. A local breakfast favourite. **Find it:** morning street stalls all over the city. Say it **Một tô bún chả cá, ít cay nha.**
- ![The counter of Bánh Mì Phượng in Hội An](https://vietnameseindanang.com/assets/img/guide/banh-mi-hoi-an-600.jpg) Photo: Chainwit., [CC BY 4.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:B%C3%A1nh_M%C3%AC_Ph%C6%B0%E1%BB%A3ng_(2024)_-_img_01.jpg) **Bánh mì Hội An** A crackly baguette packed with pâté, roast pork, pickles, herbs and chilli. **Find it:** the lanes of Hội An's old town. Say it **Cho tôi một ổ bánh mì thập cẩm.**
- ![A glass of layered chè with coconut milk](https://vietnameseindanang.com/assets/img/guide/che-600.jpg) **Chè** Sweet layered dessert with beans, jelly, coconut milk and crushed ice. Perfect on a hot afternoon. **Find it:** dessert stalls at Chợ Hàn and Chợ Cồn. Say it **Cho con một ly chè thập cẩm.**
- ![Vietnamese iced coffee with milk](https://vietnameseindanang.com/assets/img/guide/ca-phe-sua-da-600.jpg) Photo: ePi.Longo, [CC BY-SA 2.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Vietnamese_coffee_with_milk_and_ice.jpg) **Cà phê sữa đá** Strong drip coffee over sweet condensed milk and ice. The city runs on it. **Find it:** a plastic stool on any street corner. Say it **Một ly cà phê sữa đá nha.**

Your Vietnamese buddy knows the best stall on your street. Ask them on your first buddy hour.

More photo credits: [Photo credits](https://vietnameseindanang.com/photo-credits.md).

## Beautiful places to practise

Da Nang has mountains, beaches and islands within an hour. Take a phrase with you to each one.

- ![My Khe Beach with basket boats and the Da Nang skyline](https://vietnameseindanang.com/assets/img/guide/my-khe-600.jpg) Photo: Christophe95, [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:My_Khe_Beach_7.jpg) **Biển Mỹ Khê My Khe Beach** Sunrise swims and fresh coconuts on one of Vietnam's most loved city beaches. Đẹp quá! So beautiful!
- ![The Lady Buddha statue at Linh Ung Pagoda, Son Tra](https://vietnameseindanang.com/assets/img/guide/son-tra-linh-ung-600.jpg) **Bán đảo Sơn Trà Son Tra Peninsula** Jungle roads, Linh Ứng Pagoda and the rare red-shanked douc langurs. Con voọc kia kìa! Look, a langur!
- ![The Marble Mountains rising above Da Nang](https://vietnameseindanang.com/assets/img/guide/ngu-hanh-son-600.jpg) **Ngũ Hành Sơn Marble Mountains** Five limestone hills full of caves, pagodas and city views. Cho tôi hai vé. Two tickets, please.
- ![The old gate at the top of Hai Van Pass](https://vietnameseindanang.com/assets/img/guide/hai-van-600.jpg) Photo: shankar s., [CC BY 2.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Deo_Hai_Van,_or_the_Hai_Van_Pass_(31654304962).jpg) **Đèo Hải Vân Hai Van Pass** A coastal mountain road with sea views at every bend. Mình dừng lại chụp hình nha. Let's stop for a photo.
- **Rạn Nam Ô Nam O Reef** Mossy rocks and tide pools at low tide, then fresh fish salad nearby. Mấy giờ nước ròng? What time is low tide?
- ![The green hills of the Cham Islands](https://vietnameseindanang.com/assets/img/guide/cu-lao-cham-600.jpg) Photo: Kok Leng Yeo, [CC BY 2.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cu_Lao_Cham_Marine_Park,_Vietnam.jpg) **Cù Lao Chàm Cham Islands** A short boat ride from Hội An to clear water, coral and quiet beaches. Mấy giờ tàu chạy? What time does the boat leave?

## Play the Vietnamese way

Test your culture sense, then meet the games every Vietnamese kid grew up with.

**Culture quiz**

1. At the market, how do you greet a woman about your mother's age? Options: Chào cô! / Chào em! / Chào bạn! Answer: **Chào cô!** **Cô** is the warm, respectful word for an auntie.
2. How do you hand something to an elder? Options: With one hand / With both hands / Slide it across the table. Answer: **With both hands**. Both hands show respect, especially for gifts, money and business cards.
3. What do you say before a family meal? Options: Xin chào / Cảm ơn / Mời cả nhà ăn cơm. Answer: **Mời cả nhà ăn cơm**. "Please, everyone, let's eat." The youngest invites the eldest first.
4. What is lì xì? Options: Lucky money in a red envelope at Tết / A noodle soup / A kite festival. Answer: **Lucky money in a red envelope at Tết**. Crisp new notes in red envelopes, wishing a lucky new year.
5. What does dạ mean? Options: Goodbye / A polite "yes" / Delicious. Answer: **A polite "yes"**. **Dạ** is the soft, polite yes. Use it with anyone older.
6. Which number feels lucky in Vietnam? Options: 9 / 4 / 13. Answer: **9**. Nine sounds like "lasting". People love 9 in phone numbers and plates.

- **Ô ăn quan** **Mandarin squares.** A strategy game of seeds or pebbles, drawn on the ground in chalk. Tới lượt bạn! Your turn!
- **Đá cầu** **Shuttlecock kicking.** Keep the feathered shuttle in the air with your feet. Parks fill with players every morning. Đá đi! Kick it!
- **Nhảy dây** **Skipping rope.** Two friends swing, everyone else jumps in to a rhyme. Một, hai, ba, nhảy! One, two, three, jump!
- **Bịt mắt bắt dê** **Blindfold, catch the goat.** The blindfolded "catcher" follows the bleating "goats". Bắt được rồi! Got you!
- **Rồng rắn lên mây** **Dragon-snake to the clouds.** A long line of kids sings a chant while the "doctor" tries to catch the tail. Rồng rắn lên mây! Dragon-snake, up to the clouds!
- **Thả diều** **Kite flying.** Breezy afternoons on Da Nang's beaches turn the sky into colour. Diều bay cao quá! The kite flies so high!

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