The consonants sound the same in every region.
Examples
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Em chào anh.
Hello (said by the younger person).
Em ơi!
Hey (to a younger person or a partner).
Usage
Not just “you” or “I”. It marks the younger/junior person in a relationship and flips depending on who’s speaking. Also an affectionate term for a partner.
Example sentences
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Anh phải lòng em.
I love you.
Em là của anh.
You're mine.
Anh là của em.
You're mine.