khỏe
adjective · Beginner · Greetings & Phrases
Meaning
English: Healthy; fine
In good health; the standard reply to how are you.
Examples
🗣 Tôi khỏe, còn bạn?
💬 I am fine, and you?
Etymology
‘Khỏe’ is derived from Old Vietnamese, meaning ‘healthy’ or ‘fine’, reflecting a state of well-being in a person.
How & Where It’s Used
‘Khỏe’ can be used formally and informally, primarily in spoken contexts as a response to inquiries about health.
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