Southern Vietnamese
Vietnamese Comparisons with Hơn
Hơn helps you compare prices, distance, size, speed, and quality.
Learner problem
I need to say cheaper, closer, bigger, and better.
Pattern preview
adjective + hơn: Rẻ hơn. / Gần hơn.
Day 58 comparison focus
Intro: hơn, nhất, bằng
Compare two things, name the best one, and say when two things are equal.
Comparison tip
Nhất always follows the adjective: đẹp nhất, ngon nhất.
More than
Phở ngon hơn bánh mì
Pho is better than bánh mì
A hơn B.
Most
Món này ngon nhất
This dish is the best
Adjective + nhất.
Equal
Hai cái này bằng nhau
These two things are equal
A bằng B.
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Day 58 vocabulary focus
Vocabulary: hơn, kém, nhất, bằng nhau, tương đương, giống, khác
Practice comparison words for more, less, best, equal, same, and different.
more than
hơn
more than
less than
kém
less than
most
nhất
most or best
equal
bằng nhau
equal
equivalent
tương đương
equivalent
same
giống
same or similar
different
khác
different
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Day 58 speaking skill
Speaking skill: compare and choose
Compare cities, foods, movies, drinks, and objects with simple reasons.
City
Sài Gòn lớn hơn Đà Lạt
Saigon is bigger than Da Lat
Food
Phở ngon hơn bún
Pho is better than bún
Movie
Phim này hay hơn phim kia
This movie is better than that movie
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Day 58 grammar focus
Grammar note: A hơn B / A là ... nhất / A bằng B
Use hơn for comparison, nhất for superlatives, and bằng for equality.
A hơn B
Phở ngon hơn bánh mì
Pho is better than bánh mì
Pho is better than bánh mì.
A là ... nhất
Món này ngon nhất
This dish is the best
This dish is the best.
A bằng B
Hai cái này bằng nhau
These two things are equal
These two are equal.
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Day 58 speaking exercise
Exercise: compare 5 pairs
Compare five pairs: city, food, movie, drink, and book.
1
City
Thành phố này lớn hơn
This city is bigger
2
Food
Món này cay hơn
This dish is spicier
3
Movie
Phim này hay hơn
This movie is better
4
Coffee
Cà phê này đắng hơn
This coffee is more bitter
5
Book
Sách này dài hơn
This book is longer
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The short version
Hơn helps you compare prices, distance, size, speed, and quality.
Pattern box
adjective + hơn: Rẻ hơn. / Gần hơn.
English trap
Do not translate “more cheap”; use the Vietnamese adjective plus hơn chunk.
Right vs wrong examples
| Instead of this | Say this | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Copy the English structure word by word | Rẻ hơn | Use the Vietnamese pattern as a ready-made chunk. |
| Add extra grammar words because English needs them | Gần hơn | Vietnamese often stays shorter than English. |
| Study the rule without a real situation | Lớn hơn | Attach the rule to a cafe, taxi, hotel, market, or work sentence. |
Core examples
| Vietnamese | English | Practice note |
|---|---|---|
| Rẻ hơn | Cheaper | Adjective plus hơn. |
| Gần hơn | Closer | Useful for directions. |
| Lớn hơn | Bigger | Shopping size phrase. |
| Chậm hơn | Slower | Listening practice request. |
| Mắc hơn | More expensive | Southern-friendly market word. |
| Phòng này sạch hơn | This room is cleaner | Topic plus adjective plus hơn. |
| Cái này đẹp hơn | This one is more beautiful | Compare objects. |
| Quán này gần hơn | This shop is closer | Compare places. |
| Đi chậm hơn được không? | Can you go slower? | Request with hơn. |
| Món này ngon hơn | This dish is better | Compare dishes. |
| Size này lớn hơn | This size is bigger | Shopping phrase. |
| Giá này rẻ hơn | This price is cheaper | Market phrase. |
How to use it in real sentences
Use the examples as sentence patterns, not isolated vocabulary. Say the whole line first, then replace one small part such as the person, time, object, or place.
Substitution drill
| Base sentence | Change this | New sentence |
|---|---|---|
| Rẻ hơn | change the person or topic | Gần hơn |
| Gần hơn | change the time, place, or object | Lớn hơn |
| Lớn hơn | say it as a real request or answer | Chậm hơn |
Real situation
Use this sentence building grammar when a real conversation forces you to speak quickly. Pick one sentence from the examples, imagine the situation, then change only one detail so the grammar becomes usable instead of abstract.
Southern Vietnamese note
Southern Vietnamese often prefers practical, context-rich examples. Learn the pattern through a line you might actually say.
Practice drill
- Read each Vietnamese sentence aloud.
- Replace one noun or time word.
- Listen to the slow audio, then say the new sentence twice.
- Cover the English and recall the Vietnamese from the situation.
- Save the examples you would actually use this week.
Common mistake
Do not translate “more cheap”; use the Vietnamese adjective plus hơn chunk.
Next step
After this page, open the related practice or continue to the next grammar lesson: possessive-cua.
Meaning check
Quick practice
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FAQ
How should I practice vietnamese comparisons with hơn?
Learn the core pattern, say at least three full examples aloud, then change one word so the sentence becomes useful in your own life.
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Week 9 · Day 58 in the 90-day path
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