không có tiền

/kəwŋ kɔ́ tiən/
phraseBeginner to be broke
informal

To have no money or insufficient funds to meet one's needs or desires.

Anh ấy không có tiền để trả học phí.

He doesn't have money to pay the tuition.

Không có tiền thì không thể mua nhà.

If you don't have money, you can't buy a house.

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This phrase is commonly used in everyday conversations to express financial difficulties.

Related Phrases

không có tiền muaphrase
to not have money to buy
không có tiền để làm gìphrase
to not have money to do anything

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

This phrase is often used to express personal financial difficulties or to describe a lack of funds for specific purposes.

Gold Rule

Context Matters

While the phrase is straightforward, the context in which it is used can vary from casual conversations to more serious discussions about financial hardship.

📖Word Origin

The phrase is a straightforward combination of 'không' (not), 'có' (have), and 'tiên' (money), reflecting the literal meaning of being without money.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is widely used in both formal and informal contexts to describe a lack of financial resources. It can be used to express personal financial struggles or to describe a general economic situation.

Word Breakdown

không
not
root
+
have
root
+
tiên
money
root
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