rẻ tiền
/zɛ̂ tiən/Having a low price; inexpensive; affordable
Cửa hàng này bán đồ rẻ tiền nhưng chất lượng tốt.
This store sells cheap items but with good quality.
Tôi mua một chiếc đồng hồ rẻ tiền nhưng vẫn hoạt động tốt.
I bought a cheap watch, but it still works well.
Often used to describe products or services that are affordable but may imply lower quality.
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💡Pro Tip
Context Matters
While 'rẻ tiền' means 'cheap,' it can sometimes carry a negative connotation if used to describe something of poor quality.
⚡Gold Rule
Avoid Overuse
Using 'rẻ tiền' too frequently can make your speech sound repetitive. Vary your vocabulary with synonyms like 'hợp lý' (reasonably priced) or 'tốt giá' (good value).
📖Word Origin
From 'rẻ' (cheap) and 'tiên' (money), literally meaning 'cheap in terms of money'.
📝Usage Notes
Can sometimes imply that something is of lower quality due to its low price.