What it means
In Southern Vietnamese, "con" is used by children and young people to refer to themselves when speaking to elders (like grandparents, parents, or older respected people). "Ông" is a respectful way to address an older man. Think of it like saying "sir" or "grandfather" in English, but it can be used for any older man you don't know well.
Trong tiếng Việt Nam miền Nam, "con" được dùng bởi trẻ em và người trẻ để xưng hô khi nói chuyện với người lớn tuổi (như ông bà, cha mẹ hoặc người lớn đáng kính). "Ông" là cách xưng hô lịch sự với người đàn ông lớn tuổi. Tương tự như "ông", "bà" là cách xưng hô lịch sự với phụ nữ lớn tuổi.
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Also in "Possessives — Using *Của* (and When to Drop It)"
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