rẻ

/ɹɛ˧˩˧/
adjectiveBeginner cheap
general

Having a low price or cost; inexpensive.

Cửa hàng này bán đồ rẻ.

This store sells cheap items.

Tôi muốn mua một chiếc xe rẻ.

I want to buy a cheap car.

💡

Often used to describe affordability, but can sometimes imply low quality.

Related Phrases

rẻ như rácidiom
as cheap as dirt
rẻ như bánh mìidiom
as cheap as bread

💡Pro Tip

Context Matters

The word 'rẻ' can be positive (affordable) or negative (low quality), depending on context.

Gold Rule

Avoid Overuse

Using 'rẻ' too often can make you sound unprofessional in formal settings.

📖Word Origin

From Sino-Vietnamese 低 (rẻ), meaning 'low' or 'cheap'.

📝Usage Notes

Can be used positively to indicate good value or negatively to suggest poor quality.

Word Breakdown

rẻ
cheap
root
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