tiền
/tiə̂n/Money; currency; cash
Tôi cần tiền để mua đồ ăn.
I need money to buy food.
Tiền là một phần quan trọng trong cuộc sống.
Money is an important part of life.
In financial contexts, 'tiền' refers to monetary units like đồng (VND) in Vietnam.
Funds; capital; assets
Công ty cần tiền để đầu tư vào dự án mới.
The company needs capital to invest in the new project.
Used in business and investment contexts to refer to financial resources.
Time (in some idiomatic expressions)
Tiền là vàng.
Time is money.
In this context, 'tiền' is used metaphorically to emphasize the value of time.
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💡Pro Tip
Classifiers with 'tiền'
Always use classifiers like 'đồng' (coin), 'ngàn' (thousand), or 'triệu' (million) with 'tiền'.
⚡Gold Rule
Formal vs. Informal Usage
In formal contexts, 'tiền' refers strictly to currency, while in informal contexts, it can metaphorically mean 'time'.
📖Word Origin
From Middle Chinese 錢 (dzienH), meaning 'coin' or 'money'.
📝Usage Notes
'Tiền' is a common noun and is always used with a classifier (e.g., 'một đồng tiền', 'nhiều tiền').