tốn kém

/tɔn kem/

inefficient

Cách làm việc này rất tốn kém thời gian và tiền bạc.

This way of working is very inefficient and wastes time and money.

general

Wasting resources (time, money, or effort) due to inefficiency or poor planning.

Hệ thống này tốn kém tài nguyên nhưng hiệu suất không cao.

This system wastes resources but doesn't perform well.

Chúng ta nên tìm cách giảm thiểu những việc tốn kém.

We should try to minimize wasteful activities.

Often used to describe processes, systems, or methods that are not cost-effective.

to waste

to squander

In professional settings, 'tốn kém' is often used to describe processes that are not cost-effective.

While useful, overusing 'tốn kém' can make your speech sound overly critical. Use synonyms like 'phung phí' for variety.

Derived from 'tốn' (to waste) and 'kém' (poor, insufficient), emphasizing inefficiency.

Commonly used in business, management, and everyday contexts to criticize wasteful practices.

tốn

to waste

root

kém

poor, insufficient

root

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