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    Quote Originally Posted by Ryu View Post
    "anh" or "chú"
    I think "chú" is the best choice if you have a normal relationship with him, "anh" seems to be a too intimate word
    let's just say that I don't really know him that well. So if I use "anh," then "em" would be the easy choice for myself. But if I call him "chu," then how should I address myself? "Chau"?

    thanks again for the replies

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    anh also normal, the difference of age between them is not so large, anh is ok

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    Quote Originally Posted by noohoggin1 View Post
    let's just say that I don't really know him that well. So if I use "anh," then "em" would be the easy choice for myself. But if I call him "chu," then how should I address myself? "Chau"?

    thanks again for the replies
    yes, if you call him "chú", you will be "cháu"
    Side by side
    With you till the end
    I'll always be the one to firmly hold your hand
    No matter what is said or done
    Our love will always continue on

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    I go for "chú" and "cháu"
    Nhất tự vi sư , bán tự vi sư
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    1st Version:
    Anyone who teaches me one word - even half a word - is still my teacher.
    2nd Version:
    Even he who teaches me the smallest bit can still be called my teacher

    Please correct my grammar as you see fit. Much appreciated!

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