tiền kim

/tiə̂n kîm/
nounIntermediate
💰Finance
formal

Precious metals, particularly gold and silver, used as a store of value or medium of exchange

Tiền kim như vàng và bạc đã được sử dụng như tiền tệ trong nhiều nền văn hóa.

Precious metals like gold and silver have been used as currency in many cultures.

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In Vietnamese, 'tiền kim' specifically refers to gold and silver, though it can sometimes include other precious metals.

Collocations

tiền kim quýprecious metalsgiá tiền kimprice of precious metals

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Related Phrases

tiền kim quýphrase
precious metals
giá tiền kimphrase
price of precious metals

💡Pro Tip

Usage in finance

In financial contexts, 'tiền kim' is often used to discuss investments or economic stability.

Gold Rule

Precision in context

While 'tiền kim' can technically refer to any precious metal, it is most commonly used for gold and silver.

📖Word Origin

From 'tiền' (money) + 'kim' (metal), referring to metals with monetary value.

📝Usage Notes

In modern usage, 'tiền kim' most commonly refers to gold and silver, though it can technically include other precious metals like platinum.

Word Breakdown

tiền
money
root
+
kim
metal
root
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