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To pay or settle a financial obligation
Tôi cần thanh toán hóa đơn điện trước ngày 15.
I need to pay the electricity bill before the 15th.
Hãy thanh toán đơn hàng trước khi nhận hàng.
Please pay for the order before receiving it.
Commonly used in financial transactions, invoices, and billing contexts.
To complete a transaction or settle accounts
Chúng tôi đã thanh toán toàn bộ khoản nợ.
We have settled the entire debt.
Thanh toán trực tuyến giúp tiết kiệm thời gian.
Online payment saves time.
Often used in business settings to refer to finalizing payments.
Use 'thanh toán trực tuyến' for digital transactions, as it is widely understood in Vietnamese.
In business emails, always use 'thanh toán' instead of 'trả tiền' for a professional tone.
Derived from 'thanh' (clear, settle) and 'toán' (calculate, account), reflecting the act of settling financial matters.
In formal contexts, 'thanh toán' is preferred over 'trả tiền' for professional or official transactions.