tiền mặt

/tiə̯n˧˦ mat̚˧˨ʔ/

cash

Tôi thích thanh toán bằng tiền mặt hơn là thẻ tín dụng.

I prefer paying in cash rather than by credit card.

general

Physical currency in the form of banknotes and coins used for transactions.

Cửa hàng này không chấp nhận tiền mặt.

This store does not accept cash.

Anh ấy luôn mang theo một ít tiền mặt trong ví.

He always carries some cash in his wallet.

Opposite of digital payments (e.g., credit cards, mobile banking).

Collocations

In Vietnam, smaller vendors or rural areas often prefer cash transactions. Always carry some cash when traveling outside major cities.

Use cash for small purchases (under 500,000 VND) to avoid card fees or minimum spending requirements.

Compound of 'tiền' (money) + 'mặt' (face/surface), referring to the physical form of currency as opposed to digital or virtual money.

Common in everyday transactions, especially in markets or small businesses. Some places may prefer cash for convenience or to avoid transaction fees.

tiền

money

root

mặt

face/surface (here, refers to the physical form of currency)

root

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