tiền

/tiən/
noun★Beginner— money
general

Money, currency, or financial resources

Tôi cần tiền để mua đồ ăn.

I need money to buy food.

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The most common meaning of 'tiền' in Vietnamese is money or currency.

informal

Time (in some fixed expressions)

Tôi không có tiền để đi chơi.

I don't have time to go out.

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In some informal contexts, 'tiền' can mean 'time', but this is less common.

Related Phrases

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

'Tiền' is the most common word for money in Vietnamese. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

⚡Gold Rule

Money vs. Time

Be careful with the context when using 'tiền' as it can mean both 'money' and 'time' in some cases.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the Sino-Vietnamese word '錢' (tiền), meaning 'money' or 'currency'.

📝Usage Notes

In most contexts, 'tiền' refers to money. The alternative meaning of 'time' is rare and mostly used in fixed expressions.

Word Breakdown

tiền
money
root
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