Shocking locals in Saigon's Chinatown with perfect Chinese and Vietnamese 🇻🇳

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Shocking locals in Saigon's Chinatown with perfect Chinese and Vietnamese 🇻🇳

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3 жыл бұрын

🇻🇳 Greetings from Saigon, Vietnam! Having lived and traveled in China for 2 years, gone to school in China, and learned Chinese for the better part of the last 10 years, I couldn't pass up the chance to visit Chinatown down here on my trip in Saigon. I speak Mandarin, which is the main language spoken in mainland China. The majority of people who live in Chinatown's around the world tend to speak Cantonese, the language spoken in Hong Kong and also some southeastern provinces of China, rather than Mandarin. As such, I didn't think I'd get the chance to try out my Mandarin. All I can say is I was pleasantly surprised! So join me, and let's check out Saigon's Chinatown.
Thanks to Max for joining me. Subscribe to him here: / @macoi24
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@chrismixlewis 3 жыл бұрын

Hope you guys enjoyed the video! Here's the address for the dimsum. Go support the sweet lady and her family when you come to Cho Lon in Saigon! Đây là địa chỉ điểm tâm ở Chợ Lớn nhá, mọi người đến ủng hộ cô ấy và gia đình của cô. Món ăn ngon và cô với con gái rất nhiệt tình. 185A Dương Từ Giang, phường 04, quận 11

@hoangtuan7945 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Cờ rít nhé, mình đẻ ra nhỏ lớn ở SG, cũng 3 mươi mấy năm rồi nhưng có khi cả 10 năm ko đi qua Chợ Lớn Q5, Q6 chơi, chỉ lâu lâu thiệt lâu có việc mới đi ngang qua. Nghe tiếng Quảng Đông cô nói lại nhớ mấy phim bộ Hongkong, phim Châu Tinh Trì lúc nhỏ hay thuê băng video về coi. Nhất định sẽ 1 ngày đi chơi hết "Hongkong bên hông Chợ Lớn" một lần, dù từ mình (Q.Tân Bình) qua Q5, Q6 chỉ 6-7 km à. Chúc Crit và các bạn vui vẻ, hạnh phúc nhé.

@mynghetaynguyen1835 3 жыл бұрын

Niềm tự hào Việt Nam! Khi thế giới đang lo chống dịch COVID-19, còn Việt Nam! Thì bình an vì trong cộng đồng ko có dịch ,nếu có phát sinh ca bệnh thì chỉ có những ca bệnh nhập cảnh đã được cách ly ngay từ khi xuống máy bay nhập cảnh vào Việt Nam!

@vuanphu3928 3 жыл бұрын

Mình đang ở Sài Gòn. Muốn gặp Cris quá.

@trinh1807 3 жыл бұрын

@@vuanphu3928 Ông nghĩ ông là ai?? Cho ng ta số điện thoại để ng ta gọi mình ra gặp? ông bị ảo tưởng à?

@leloianhhungaovai1680 3 жыл бұрын

Thời Chúa Nguyễn nó được gọi là Gia Định đó max

@ngonnguyen1905 3 жыл бұрын

I swear, all Grandma’s are like that. Sweet, welcoming, cooks food and offers. I miss mine, RIP

@All-star_Giga_Gargantuar 3 жыл бұрын

Well, mine is the opposite of that tho. Even my parents disliked her.

@Leaferr 3 жыл бұрын

She reminded me of Filipino grandparents bahaha. I'm a white kid with mostly Filipino and can speak maybe a lick of tagalog, but without fail all of their families are so kind and take such pride talking to me about their kids.

@t2p 3 жыл бұрын

Yea so true … can’t say no to any food … you always look skinny and need to eat more … miss her tons 😔

@LongLiveDeadsMayhem 3 жыл бұрын

Ah dude don’t do that to me, my fucking heart

@markacesor5589 3 жыл бұрын

Rest In Peace to your grandma

@honguyenminh 2 жыл бұрын

You pronounce Vietnamese name like how a Vietnamese would pronounce it, even in the middle of English sentences. I really respect that. Not a lot of people bother to pronounce foreign names correctly, and usually just "localize" the name. Mad respect man, mad respect.

@MisterPogman 2 жыл бұрын

Do you think it's wrong to localize foreign words and names?

@kidnamedarm5516 2 жыл бұрын

@@MisterPogman no

@MisterPogman 2 жыл бұрын

@@kidnamedarm5516 MOTHER i saw a roblox player with your username recently

@clancyd183 Жыл бұрын

@@MisterPogman all roads lead to roblox

@miguimau Жыл бұрын

Lovely people, Vietnameses. And you language sounds great.

@MatSpeedle 3 жыл бұрын

If traveling has taught me anything, it's that if you make effort to learn a language the locals will love you for it. Amazing language skills dude! Now I'm hungry for noodles! :D

@chrismixlewis 3 жыл бұрын

True that buddy! People love it when you speak their language.

@shannunlikeskittens 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! Been here in Japan and (trying to) learning the language has gotten me a lot further with its people and culture than I ever had thought. People open up and give their whole hearts if you just try. I love that. ❤️

@tongoxavier 3 жыл бұрын

I worked with Vietnamese here in San Diego, California and when you speak Vietnamese you sound identical to them. Your accent is really good, and I can't believe you also speak Chinese! You must have an incredible ability to master difficult languages.

@Pikachewzz 2 жыл бұрын

Identical is a stretch but he’s very well spoken and picks up social cues amazingly. Most Vietnamese Americans are from the south so their Vietnamese is more southern accent’d but he speaks a bit (just a bit) more northern. Video below for reference, if you have a keen ear you can here more similarity to northern when he speaks. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j9OEnJCKypfVg3U.html

@doAnn88 2 жыл бұрын

@@Pikachewzz he speaks perfect Northern Vietnamese. What are you talking about?! That other dude has an accent but he doesn't.

@lmquan082 2 жыл бұрын

@@doAnn88 yea i'd say near perfect Northern accent. I have a Northern accent that is butchered by the years of living in the midVN and South so that is only my opinion. But yes, probably identical to Vietnamese in the states i guess

@dustinpho5692 2 жыл бұрын

he’s saying most vietnamese in san diego in the states are southern and have a southern accent, so what Xavier heard is not identical because he has a strong northern accent.

@iishyxvietxboyii1 Жыл бұрын

@@dustinpho5692 Northern dialect is the formal Vietnamese language.

@jinxinliu2497 3 жыл бұрын

As a Chinese learning Vietnamese, I have to say that your accents of both languages are so darn good! Amazing! 👍👍👍

@chrismixlewis 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment and thanks for watching! Best of luck learning Vietnamese! Where are you from in China?

@dzungdt 3 жыл бұрын

你們好！歡迎你們中國和美國朋友！

@jinxinliu2497 3 жыл бұрын

@@dzungdt cảm ơn bạn!

@aux2371 3 жыл бұрын

CSGo in VN need poeple like u.

@BaoNguyen-ti5og 3 жыл бұрын

@@aux2371 cười vl

@Outspoken.Humanist 3 жыл бұрын

A Fascinating video. I have travelled a lot and once you get past the language barrier you realise that people are the same all over the world. Politicians, religions and racists try to divide us but we are not different.

@chrismixlewis 3 жыл бұрын

Couldn’t agree more!

@elizabethnuckolls2519 3 жыл бұрын

Amen.

@30803080308030803081 2 жыл бұрын

I traveled and discovered that people are more varied than I had assumed. It’s funny that people come to opposite conclusions.

@mummykimmy 2 жыл бұрын

Im a Vietnamese Australian - I AM SO AMAZED BY YOU GUYS!!! Your accent, your manners, the way you know how to address your elders. Wow!

@mk-chiuthithao3231 3 жыл бұрын

Mình là người Việt Nam，hàng xóm cũng nói tiếng Hoa và bây giờ mình học tiếng Trung. Thật sự Cris giao tiếp vô cùng linh hoạt lun, nhất là đoạn hỏi 你怎么会国语，bác gái không hiểu Cris liền hỏi cách khác 你怎么知道国语. Thật sự Cris rất có thiên phú ngôn ngữ 👏👏

@jctran3703 13 күн бұрын

Người Hoa tại Sài Gòn đa phần thuộc thế hệ xưa cho nên nếu ko nói đ̉ủ chữ thì họ ko hiểu. Nếu nói như vậy thì họ sẽ dể hiểu hơn : 你怎么会说普通话？ hay 你怎么懂中文？

@XShaneX19 3 жыл бұрын

"I wanna buy this cake please" "Sure, would you like to meet my daugther too?"

@BOT_Hajko 3 жыл бұрын

thats how they usually joke :P

@TitoTimTravels 3 жыл бұрын

A shop owner said I need to meet her daughter. I said my wife would not be happy with that. She looked (fake) shocked and said 'oh, if you are married you cannot meet my daughter. But I have a sister you would like!" And she laughed & laughed like it was the funniest thing she said all day. 😎

@TheBiakko 3 жыл бұрын

Typical Vietnam

@pig1800 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheBiakko Not only Vietnam... you can see this kind of joke all around sinosphere... including china and korea... not very sure about japan though

@bealight5141 3 жыл бұрын

@@TitoTimTravels thats honestly funny af

@LinhTran-uw7dk 3 жыл бұрын

Người Sài gòn luôn hào sảng, thân thiện và mến khách. Mời ăn uống là mời thiệt tình, chứ không mời lơi giả bộ, nhiệt tình giúp đỡ. Lạ nhưng sẽ thành quen nhanh thôi, dễ thương lắm.

@tuyenduong1369 3 жыл бұрын

Nhất là đi bão.... Người lạ cũng thành quen hô to " VN vô địch... VN vô địch " kkkk

@thuphuongcanocchien1239 3 жыл бұрын

Ok bạn Trần Vân Linh

@HieuHoang-cs2in 3 жыл бұрын

Người tau nhiet tinh chu không phải người sai gon

@quoctruongbui6429 3 жыл бұрын

Cái này là mình nhất trí 100/100 họ hào sảng gần gũi giản dị vô cùng yêu Sài gòn

@LinhTran-uw7dk 3 жыл бұрын

@@HieuHoang-cs2in Người Hoa ở khu Chợ Lớn thì cũng là người Sài Gòn, người Việt mà bạn. Chắc bạn chưa đến Sài Gòn, chưa hiểu về người dân ở đây :)

@Hari-cz3od 3 жыл бұрын

You speak surprisingly perfect northern accent! It's the exact way of speaking we use when we order food, ask for something and "mời" prior to the meals. Thanks for the video!

@lingtingmodding8302 Жыл бұрын

You suprised me when you changed the accent from Northen to Southern when saying "giấm", and then it actually helps the woman to understand it. You also say "cháu xin" when the "mother" give you the noodles, this is awesome and you are even more awesome than some local people that just take and keep quiet when someone gives them stuffs for sharing (or you can call it a present). The word "cháu xin" nearly means "thank you", but for the stuff that other people give you just because they want to, and you are not asking for it or it's not really necessary .That shows how deep you understand about Vietnamese culture, not just the language, this is crazy!! This is my first visit on your channel, and probably I'll have to watch more. This video is one of my biggest motivation to start learning the third language, man you're amazing. Respect!

@eton5651 3 жыл бұрын

I’m not sure if you caught it but the lady asked her daughter(?) to go get ‘2 cái chén kiểu’ which means 2 China bowls...usually we use those for guests...that’s a show of respect no matter that you guys are younger than her. Amazing.

@chrismixlewis 3 жыл бұрын

Wow I didn’t know that or catch it. Thanks for telling me! Wouldn’t have known.

@morsepuech8900 3 жыл бұрын

Đúng vậy, khách quý mới cho dùng chén kiểu

@alfredschlegl576 3 жыл бұрын

@@chrismixlewis truoc nam 1975 o sai gon no con chat dut cai ban tay cua may roi no moi cuop

@caidu0524 3 жыл бұрын

Dude I am a Vietnamese born in Germany and my mum told me to watch your videos. Really amazing how you mastered the languages…I’m so embarrassed with my own Vietnamese skills 😅😅😅

@chuckster6513 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tour. I was in Sigon several times during the war. 1967-68 It is very different now. So much beauty now. Be Safe and Well.

@Fiona-rw8es 3 жыл бұрын

I love that you talked to the lady while she is cooking And dint want you and Max to leave so soon! When I was younger and visited my friend's house. I always went to the kitchen and talk to her mum watching her cooking and chatting to her. They really like you when you do that, I don't know why. But it was lovely to talk and learn cooking from them!

@chrismixlewis 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I like talking to people while they're cooking or doing something, cause you can get a lot of natural reactions and learn a lot! Pretty cool! Thanks for watching.

@Langkinhsaigon-SaigonHoloscope 3 жыл бұрын

That's how yoy guys would definitely feel about Vietnamese and she is the true representative of our hospitality. So proud of how she treat you both and I think you all are deserve it. Rock on Chris, explore more and I am sure that you gonna fall in love with our beautiful country! Peace!🤟

@cranglee 2 жыл бұрын

Phát à

@schaaf9637 3 жыл бұрын

I miss the lifestyle of Vietnam and Thailand. Lived there for over 4 years and it was very hard to adjust to Central Europe, where I live now. I'm happy we have a little Hanoi here in Prague, at least I get real Vietnamese cuisine. You guys are very humble, nice to see.

@andro7862 3 жыл бұрын

Viets and Czechs are natural brothers.

@30803080308030803081 2 жыл бұрын

I lived in China, fell in love with the food, and I believe it’s the best food on Earth. It’s a necessity for me, from now on, that I live somewhere with a Chinese/Asian market and authentic Chinese restaurants.

@mrfreeland123 3 жыл бұрын

Why have I only just found these videos ? Really interesting stuff, the 2 guys are living the best life and its nice to see the interaction with the locals,and the food

@Mario-Mari 3 жыл бұрын

Nói về ngôn ngữ thì Chris cũng là 1 thiên tài. Tiếng gì cũng nói được trong thời gian ngắn.

@ligmaball 3 жыл бұрын

Chris gốc do thái mà nên thông minh lắm

@quyenchung7906 3 жыл бұрын

Chris. Really respect the way you ask her first before the meal. It’s a very traditional Asian ( particularly Vietnamese)way.

@turaufishing9132 3 жыл бұрын

Bạn ấy rất có khiếu về ngoại ngữ, với những ng như vậy chỉ 3 tháng là thông thạo 1 ngôn ngữ.

@andrewrobinson2565 3 жыл бұрын

Even when I've just eaten dinner, I get hungry watching you eat noodles 🍜. I smile all the way through when you interview people... Languages are the road to freedom and peace.

@thuanantruongle3246 3 жыл бұрын

I love the way you speak Vietnamese and discover our culture. So respect😍😍

@chloepatt1661 3 жыл бұрын

Correction - 1:20 - she didn’t say “ask her if she has a daughter” but “she’s been selling this since she was a young girl, now she already has a husband and 18yo children”.

@HungNguyen-zo9nu 3 жыл бұрын

It is amazing to see Chris speaking fluently Vietnamese and Chinese.

@lars-erikullsgard3320 3 жыл бұрын

More than speaking the languages- i am impressed by the fact that you payed the lady her respect. That speaks volumes about you

@anotheryale28 3 жыл бұрын

*paid

@markaudley-thewles5920 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Chaps , I found this video absolutely fascinating. The people who you met were amazing and so kind. Gives us hope that most people are pretty cool, wherever you go in the World. Thank you so much, Mark.

@avukyltd.6738 3 жыл бұрын

Compared to the North of Vietnam, southern region has Chinatown, people here had great impact in Vietnam's economy. It'd turned my family from newcomer into a high class in just a few years doing business with them. (they value most on credit and honesty)

@carotvatho 3 жыл бұрын

i keep on rewatching this video bc i love the way you film daily life situations so much. i have a great admiration for those who learn multiple languages, especially those who literally learned through listening and repeating like the lady in the video. so much love for this type of video and good luck to you all 😍

@chrismixlewis 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy the video so much! Many more to come! Hope you enjoy the video this Friday 😁

@nikos8247 3 жыл бұрын

When you speak someone in his native tongue he immediately becomes friendly!

@zZiL341yRj736 3 жыл бұрын

Because they can't talk shit to you, lol!!!

@alexw9024 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it shows you respect their culture as you took time and effort to learn. Well done

@drunkbee880 3 жыл бұрын

Everywhere except America.

@Korrakh 3 жыл бұрын

Except germany too hahahaha

@mastac5758 3 жыл бұрын

And the prices drop suddenly 😂

@davidg.9932 Жыл бұрын

The venerable lady was delightfully talkative and so sincere. She has such pride in her heritage and herself. A very joyful person.

@lamecy 3 жыл бұрын

you are indeed an unique breed - a ginger, an american who has a passport, and one who has lived in 2 commie countries. What even more remarkable is of course you speak and read the 2 most difficult languages in the world. Huge respect !

@chrismixlewis 3 жыл бұрын

Hahah your comment cracked me up. Especially the passport part 😂 thanks for your comment.

@hoppinggnomethe4154 3 жыл бұрын

lol

@dinodo8708 3 жыл бұрын

Is that why he is a commie just like many antifas in America today?

@gnochhuos645 3 жыл бұрын

Lol Vietnam and China’s economy is as far from communist as it can get

@craftavrila8704 3 жыл бұрын

Funny thing is Vietnam is socialist so 🤷‍♀️

@AcousticDolph 3 жыл бұрын

This is so incredible to me. I’ve been living in Vietnam for around four years now in Saigon. Originally from the US myself, but man you are incredible with the language. I’m still only at a very basic level. Just vague communication, numbers, colors, and food. Awesome content man! Love it!

@MiaNauy 3 жыл бұрын

omg, you guys made me get homesick and so impressive with your language skills :). Geniussssss.

@deanedge5988 3 жыл бұрын

I love Vietnam and its people. Workmen just sleep exhausted in little groups on the roads and there is kindness and curiosity everywhere. You guys are modest and charming and this was fascinating and evocative in these constrained times.

@hnguyenkova4552 3 жыл бұрын

Chris command of the Vietnamese language, which is quite difficult to learn, is very impressive. You can definitely work for the United Nation as a translator if you ever get fed up with the negative comments here. Max's Vietnamese has improved significantly too. I thoroughly enjoy viewing your videos and sometimes even laugh out loud. Keep up the amazing work, guys.

@fiedel 2 жыл бұрын

It's actually a rather embarrasing aspect of his videos to any others how easy that shit goes down with him :)

@kingfishcl8083 Жыл бұрын

Working for the UN is a waste of time and brain power tho

@trankimlonghai 3 жыл бұрын

Oops thanks Chris, can't believe I can't learn more (or maybe clearly) about Vietnamese's history via your videos and Max (food)!

@peterthermocline 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent, the Grandma was so genuinely lovely, Huggs🤗

@TheAmericanIdol 8 ай бұрын

Recently discovered your videos and am so, so happy I did. Really impressive on the language skills but also cultural cues and allowing all of us who haven't travelled there to experience a little taste (no pun intended) of real life interactions. And of course, food always brings people together so I love your entire concept of going to eat places and striking up conversation, so wholesome and sweet.

@GTOoo 3 жыл бұрын

Your video makes me miss Vietnam so much. Also, your Vietnamese is damn impressive. Hope you’ll get to explore a lot more about Vietnam!

@damiann4734 3 жыл бұрын

This is what cool about saigon or vietnam in general people are more socialable, friendly and most often giving. The old lady treat you guys quite well.

@LethihongthamNap 3 жыл бұрын

Thật ra phần lớn e coi clip của a cris là để bổ sung thêm skill về reading and listening nên kiểu coi càng nhiều càng có cảm giác tự hào hơn về mình í ạ. Vì có thể hiểu sương sương nội dung a nói mak ko cần sub thì đối với 1 đứa ngu tiếng anh như em thì đó đã là thành công ròi. Cảm ơn a cris nhiều ạ. Mãi ủng hộ 🥰 và vẫn là cmt cũ: em vẫn đang xem quảng cáo cho anh đây 🙂!

@KURDELLJOEY 3 жыл бұрын

I spent my individual tours in Vietnam, and the special operations headquarters were located Cho lan, it was a very special place and dear to my heart.

@Melva-Tjong 3 жыл бұрын

Whoa you can read Vietnamese as well. It’s amazing Chris. You seem to know a lot about our history and you speak so well.

@trangtrinh712 3 жыл бұрын

Wow I love how knowledgable you guys are. I hope to see more informative videos like this in the future.

@briandelaney9710 3 жыл бұрын

Like a Russian or Ukrainian babushka , when she says “eat “. You better eat ! ❤️❤️❤️😂

@akrep907 3 жыл бұрын

Don't even think about being able to walk out of grandma's house. Gonna have to roll you out from being so stuffed🤣

@vampire4312 3 жыл бұрын

Moms and Grannies seem to be basically the same, all over the globe. I tend to believe they are normed and get produced somewhere...

@vampire4312 3 жыл бұрын

@Martin Luther God didn't create man in his image - Man created god in his'.

@vampire4312 3 жыл бұрын

@Martin Luther God wasn't invented to satisfy peoples needs or desires... I'm OK if someone wants to believe in whatever he wants. But my personal opinion stays the same: Any form of theistic believe is unjustified due to lack of evidence.

@mathsunmasked56 3 жыл бұрын

@Martin Luther Evolution isn't a religion. It's a fact. Your description shows your ignorance of the basic concepts of evolution.

@yakacm 3 жыл бұрын

I love going to China town in Liverpool, the city really embraces it now, with a big Chinese gate as you enter the area, and all the street furniture has oriental decoration on it, and the street signs in English and Chinese. I used to knock round with some Eurasian lads when I was younger, and we'd go for something to eat on Sunday's with their dad who was from Hong Kong, and he'd order for all of us, usually stuff that wasn't on the menu.

@vandamme6379 2 жыл бұрын

I understand Chinese better than I understand Scouse.

@anh-thutran8187 3 жыл бұрын

You're amazing Chris. Thank you for all the great content you've created

@chrismixlewis 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@nguyenvincent708 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Chris! thanks for the interesting info: i live in Saigon for 20 years without knowing the China town in here is the biggest ! One more thing, under the French colonial period Saigon at first had two main parts: District 1 and Chợ Lớn, and they built a railway to travel between two places. The Chinese is good at trading so they named their area "Big Market" i think...

@kp3894 3 жыл бұрын

You guys are so awesome! I am very impressed to hear you speak that many languages. Liked & Subscribed!

@miyagiofficial01 3 жыл бұрын

Thìs lady reminds me of my grandma, my grandma passed away this year. I miss her a lot.

@Johnfong100 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my God...Chris Lewis speak Vietnamese and Chinese very well. His knowledges is smart of how to enjoy life in Saigon, Vietnam.

@ucphamngoc6823 3 жыл бұрын

Biết thêm 1 ngôn ngữ là sống thêm 1 cuộc đời

@chrismixlewis 3 жыл бұрын

Bạn nói cực kỳ hay! Câu này hay quá trời.

@_007vn6 3 жыл бұрын

@Hội An Hoài Phố Gi vay pa???

@Nicky-gb7hj 3 жыл бұрын

@@chrismixlewis mình 28 tuổi, hồi mình học lớp 8 ông thầy dạy tiếng anh cho mình ở quận 5 ổng cũng nói câu này hihi

@nqmthong99 3 жыл бұрын

@@_007vn6 mấy thành phần phân biệt vùng miền, ảo tưởng chuyên đi kể công đó bạn, nói tới nói lui thì mục đích chính là vẫn hạ nhục, chửi bới miền Nam và luôn cho rằng miền Bắc cái gì cũng nhất đó bạn :))

@_007vn6 3 жыл бұрын

@@nqmthong99 Mấy tên này làm luận án tiến sĩ đi chứ quanh co ở đây làm gì không biết?Hắn như vậy mà đòi đất nước đi lên sao được.

@user-keepitreal420 3 жыл бұрын

New to your channel bro, your language skills just take it to another level. It's more interesting to learn about the local people than see the tourist sites.

@Timbo360 3 жыл бұрын

I speak Mandarin (from US) and going to start learning Vietnamese. So cool to find this channel! I used to live in Shanghai and Jiangsu

@Timbo360 3 жыл бұрын

Vietnam is so beautiful and the people were awesome!

@San-xr4ni 3 жыл бұрын

Bro that was so awesome, I haven't been back to Saigon since 2018, and I miss it a lot! thanks for making these videos. I am Vietnamese Canadian and married a local girl near Nha Trang. We have 2 kids now and would love to go back to Vietnam when they are older.

@chrismixlewis 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching, glad it brought you back! That’s awesome about your family, congrats! Hope you can come visit soon!

@nhatvu4605 3 жыл бұрын

haha. she's so cute, friendly

@silverhawk911 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing this video. Love this video very much. Watching this reminds me of my Grandma during my time when I was still a young kid. Seeing that love and warmth of grandma just brings tears to my eyes. Doing the cooking by Grandma herself and treating you guys to a very delicious meal, almost treating you guys as one of their own.

@kevinsysyn4487 3 жыл бұрын

I met the 6yr old granddaughter of a Vietnamese friend who could speak 5 languages beautifully. English, Mandarin, French, Cantonese and of course Vietnamese. Her mother and aunt were Chinese employed English speakers, her father was French and they lived in Bejiing. It was a little surreal.

@Henry-wu3fn 3 жыл бұрын

Gotta say I’m impress with your knowledge and how you manage to speak two of the most difficult language, you got me a Subcribe button

@chrismixlewis 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that! Thanks for watching and subscribing!

@douglasinzencultivation597 3 жыл бұрын

If you want to see Koreatown, come to Phú Mỹ Hưng district 7. You will see Korean people everywhere. In Hanoi, there's a river named Tô Lịch similar to the river that Chris talk about.

@rafd3593 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for that - most interesting. My brother lives in Saigon and I hope to visit him and his family one day 🇬🇧

@smileystevie9662 2 жыл бұрын

Great video about great locals and delicious foods in Chinatown (Cho Lon) Saigon Vietnam. Things have changed so much since I left in 1979. You are right about warm and friendly local people who speak multiple languages. Thanks.

@vanado4378 3 жыл бұрын

You really are given abilities about languages from God , very rare people can learn difficult languages(Chinese- Vietnamese.......) in a short times like you . keep it up brother.

@chrismixlewis 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@MrYuetoo 3 жыл бұрын

Love that Chris has a Northern accent!

@jeffmorse645 2 жыл бұрын

I have got to go to Vietnam one day. Your videos have really sparked my interest. They all seem like such nice, friendly down-to-earth people! Plus it looks so nice there!

@chrismixlewis 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you dji tie them! Yes the people here are awesome, super down to earth!

@yccmzimmy 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing this very kind experience! i really loved it :D

@tinahang2631 3 жыл бұрын

It's so weird that I learned History through a video of a foreign :)) Btw I love your vid Chris, love the way you talk to people, the way you react to them,... I love u too Max, hope to see your vid soon ❤️

@chrismixlewis 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! ☺️

@lldmcgkll6997 3 жыл бұрын

my dad too, from when he was a little . Nobody teach him even my grandma ,he just follow and copy their language and can speak a bit cantoned till now

@desertguy1362 3 жыл бұрын

The red headed man is a spitting image of the chef from pixars ratatouille who works with Remi.

@Aboutnoone 3 жыл бұрын

Oh shit THAT's who he reminds me of

@lauragoreni3020 3 жыл бұрын

Uhm not really? Just cause he's ginger with curly hair, but the colour is different, the haircut is different, his features are different. The resemblance is very slight.

@shayshowyipee 3 жыл бұрын

@@lauragoreni3020 i think the nose and small chin resembles the character too

@deirdrenugent1887 11 ай бұрын

Reminds me of Courtney Gains ..actor in memphis belle

@Sokx41 3 жыл бұрын

I taught English at the Hoi Viet My (Vietnamese-American Association) Language School in Cholon in 1966 while working at night in my Army job decrypting Viet-Cong tactical messages from low level code into Vietnamese and then into English. There was also a Hoi Viet-My school in Saigon. I rode all over town on my bike. From Tan Son Nhat to Cholon to Thi Nghe and back. My future wife's family lived in Thi Nghe; I taught their kids English too. All so long ago.

@sytrongho7233 3 жыл бұрын

C - rist ăn gì mà chả ngon, mình rất thích phong cách của bạn, mình nhớ có nhà văn hóa nói người giàu có 3 loại, 1. Giàu nhiều tiền bạc, 2. Giàu nhiều bạn bè, 3. Giàu tri thức. Mình nghĩ Crist có 2 thứ sau, khi bạn 40 tuổi.

@huyvu9336 3 жыл бұрын

Pretty impressed by your multilingual ability in general, and your Vietnamese in particular. When I first heard you speak Vietnamese (without looking), I thought I was hearing a Vietnamese guy! The price of it, though, is that now you speak English with a little bit of a Vietnamese accent! :)

@JimNichols 3 жыл бұрын

Wow you speak well, I am old and my hearing is not so good anymore and I am having the most difficult time with Thai.... Loved the video and your interactions with people I love people they are so warm and interesting. Thanks for the vid and the time to make, edit and post it sir!

@wryyysespieces 3 жыл бұрын

I'd like to sit down there just to hear that ladies stories. Amazing people!

@MinhPham-bb6cm 3 жыл бұрын

My man, your northern accent is spot on. Your video really made my day! Looking forward to seeing more of this in the future. Cheers!

@chrismixlewis 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it!

@nhatlinhnguyen4279 3 жыл бұрын

Awwww, your Vietnamese is soo cutteeeee~ your accent is perfect, but so cute 🥰

@tq6892 3 жыл бұрын

I lived in Saigon for a year and by the end I could barely say the basics. A beautiful country with pure people and amazing food.

@hongtranmd 2 жыл бұрын

great video by the way! Please do more videos like this. You guys are awesome . I love watching your videos

@Darrenwalkingby 3 жыл бұрын

Look at this guy, so inspiring. You can tell he puts great effort into perfecting his Vietnamese 👏

@nguyengia9795 3 жыл бұрын

Người Hoa ở Chợ Lớn vốn dĩ rất hiếu khách cộng thêm đất Phương Nam hào sảng phóng khoáng=> trải nghiệm tuyệt vời

@taytu2347 3 жыл бұрын

Đó là người Bách Việt, cũng như người Việt k phải nguời Hán.

@kakakokokaka 3 жыл бұрын

@@taytu2347 người Hoa là một tộc người có gốc ở Trung Quốc ( người dân hay gọi là Ba Tàu )

@cocacolimakhongconuoc4040 3 жыл бұрын

người hoa ở sài gòn phần lớn là ng quảng, tiều, hẹ. họ ở vn dc xem là 1 tộc lơn. nhưng ở tq thì cũng là thiểu số

@WDXash 3 жыл бұрын

I’m envious but also admire your ability to converse so fluently in what is acknowledged as a difficult language to speak and understand 👍

@sltga1254 2 жыл бұрын

Which language are you referring to? I don't think Mandarin or Vietnamese is hard to speak or understand.

@steven94116 2 жыл бұрын

Great job Chris! I find your videos very intuitive and entertaining.

@UnreliableKoichi 3 жыл бұрын

I've watch your videos alots and still can't believe how you speak vietnamese and chinese as good as people living there, it's very impressive.

@chrismixlewis 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate that!

@kellyt8836 3 жыл бұрын

I had a hard time understanding her Chinese, but I can understand Chris. Using easy terms that I’ve learned so far. So awesome to be able to understand hahah

@chrismixlewis 3 жыл бұрын

Don't worry, her Chinese isn't very standard cause she just learned in by listening. My Chinese is a lot more standard so as long as you can understand what I'm saying you're good. Her accent has a lot of influence from Vietnamese and maybe Cantonese. She speaks very similar to Chinese people in Guangxi and Guangdong. It's something you will need to get used to in China because many people don't speak super standard Mandarin due to the large number of dialects, but it'll take time. Good luck!

@billlam7756 3 жыл бұрын

her chinese is kinda like what middle chinese sound like, alot of chinese would fled into vietnam during fall of the song and ming dynasty. Which is why after many generation they don't change much beside the semi vietnamese influenced

@Ogsonofgroo Жыл бұрын

That was so fun to watch dude! Mom was such a sweety, and so proud of her daughter, a great vicarious visit with you and your buddy, new sub from BC Canada, cheers folks!

@kimchipham7949 Жыл бұрын

Hello Chris, I have watched all your videos, you are such amazing human being and giving back , your kindness are incredible, keep making the videos , I am so jealous you get to eat so many delicious Vietnamese foods and your Vietnamese accents really really good with the Northern accent which is hard even for Vietnamese people and you only learned with only 4 years! Keep making these videos and I am your fan! Take great care Chris!

@maido1240 3 жыл бұрын

Chris và Max dễ thương quá . Hai em rất thân thiện

@baonamlongnguyen3150 3 жыл бұрын

Hơn 300 năm trước phong trào Phản Thanh , phục Minh người Hoa di cư sang Việt Nam , một nhóm do Trần Thượng Xuyên ở cù lao Phố Biên Hòa , một nhóm Dương Ngạn Địch ở Mỹ Tho , một nhóm do Mạc Cửu về Hà Tiên , nên người Việt gọi họ là " Ba Tàu "

@tuitenlatu4062 3 жыл бұрын

xưa giờ nghe người ta gọi Ba Tàu mà không biết là gì, cảm ơn bạn vì cho tôi biết điều thú vị này

@morsepuech8900 3 жыл бұрын

Cảm ơn nha, 60 tuổi rồi mới biết chuyện này. Thank you. 👍

@baonamlongnguyen3150 3 жыл бұрын

@@tuitenlatu4062 Gọi Ba Tàu ý là để phân biệt có ba nhóm người Tàu qua ở ba nơi trên , Mà theo mình nghỉ " Người Tàu " cũng có ý là họ dùng phương tiện là các chiếc Tàu vượt biển qua VN , vùng Ba Thắc Sóc Trăng là nơi người Hoa sinh sống nhiều nhất là người Triều Châu ! Có câu ca dao " Bạc Liêu là xứ cơ cầu dưới sông cá chốt , trên bờ Triều Châu "

@TheNerfplayer1642 2 жыл бұрын

I have family in Vietnam both mothers and fathers side. My dads side lives in Saigon and my moms side lives in Tra Vinh which is the more country part. I have not been to Vietnam since mid 2019 and I absolutely love it there. The amount of food, retail and places to go is just one of the best experiences, I’m hoping as soon as my family and I can go back I’ll have a great time again. The food is amazing if you know the places to go and after a long day of working go and get foot massages. If I had live in Vietnam for a year and come back to America, my Vietnamese would be much stronger and you also became kind of street smart. Can’t wait to go back

@jangxiaojing5930 2 жыл бұрын

I really, feel that you guys are very talented, friendly, kind🥰

@lth7775 3 жыл бұрын

We love you guys 🥰❤️🥰Chris, Max, Phuc mâp, keep up good jobs.... don’t move camera too fast!

@fencopauline 3 жыл бұрын

Dustin meets too Vietnam !!!

@Morri1712 3 жыл бұрын

Khi sử dụng đc nhiều thứ tiếng cảm giác đâu cũng là nhà..🥰🥰

@chrismixlewis 3 жыл бұрын

Hay!

@KNg-pt8wf 2 жыл бұрын

Stumbled across this clip. Very nice to watch. Very impressed with Chris’ command of VNese; especially when he says “mời cô” before eating the mì luộc.

@bilibolo Жыл бұрын

KZfaq recommend this at 4 am when i was learning bout the chinese people😂. U speak the language very fluently and i love how gentle u talk to elders people. When the couple last minutes of the vid, i saw that you have a good knowledge bout vietnam history in the 1700s when Saigon is found. Love your work man😍