chọn

Meaning

Highlighted words are what Saigon and Hà Nội say differently.

1. choose

   verb

   to choose, to pick

   Used everywhere; Saigon also says lựa, especially when picking things out at the market.

   • Em chọn cái màu xanh.

     I'll go for the blue one.

   • Saigon

     Nhiều món quá, khó chọn ghê.

     Hà Nội

     Nhiều món quá, khó chọn thật.

     So many dishes, it's really hard to choose.

   In Saigon you say lựa.