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tính tiền
/tïŋ˧˥ tiən˧˥/
calculate the bill
Anh ấy đang tính tiền cho khách hàng.
He's calculating the bill for the customer.
informal
To compute the total amount owed for goods or services, typically in a commercial or service setting.
Cô ấy tính tiền cho bữa ăn của chúng tôi.
She calculated the bill for our meal.
Quán cà phê này tính tiền nhanh lắm.
This café calculates the bill very quickly.
Commonly used in restaurants, cafes, shops, and service businesses. Often implies the action of adding up prices and preparing the bill for payment.
Collocations
tính tiền nhanhquick bill calculationtính tiền lẻcalculate the exact changetính tiền hộcalculate the bill on behalf of someone
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Pro Tip
Common Mistake
Avoid using 'tính tiền' for abstract or non-financial calculations. For example, 'tính tiền lương' (calculate salary) is correct, but 'tính tiền thời gian' (calculate time) is not idiomatic.
Gold Rule
Contextual Usage
Use 'tính tiền' specifically for financial transactions involving goods or services. It is not used for general arithmetic or unrelated calculations.
Usage Notes
The phrase is a direct compound of 'tính' (to calculate) and 'tiền' (money/bill). It is widely understood across Vietnam and used in both casual and professional contexts.
Word Breakdown
tính
to calculate
roottiền
money/bill
rootTừ Điển Việt Anh