thanh toán
/tʰaːjŋ tɔːn/To settle a debt or financial obligation by transferring money or other forms of payment.
Hãy thanh toán hóa đơn trước ngày 15 của mỗi tháng.
Please pay the bill before the 15th of each month.
Commonly used in financial transactions, billing, and e-commerce.
To complete a transaction by providing payment.
Khách hàng đã thanh toán trước khi nhận hàng.
The customer paid before receiving the goods.
Often used in retail and service industries.
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💡Pro Tip
Digital Payments
'Thanh toán' is frequently used in e-commerce and mobile payment apps.
⚡Gold Rule
Formal vs. Informal
Use 'thanh toán' in formal contexts like banking or contracts. In casual speech, 'chi tiền' or 'trả tiền' may be more common.
📖Word Origin
From 'thanh' (clear, settle) + 'toán' (calculate, account). The term reflects the act of settling financial accounts.
📝Usage Notes
In modern usage, 'thanh toán' is often associated with digital payments and online transactions. It can also refer to refunds ('hoàn thanh toán').