tiền mặt (cash)

/tiən mət/

physical money, cash

Tôi chỉ nhận tiền mặt.

I only accept cash.

general

Physical money in the form of coins or banknotes, as opposed to electronic or digital payments.

Hãy mang theo tiền mặt khi đi mua sắm ở chợ.

Bring cash when shopping at the market.

Ngân hàng yêu cầu khách hàng rút tiền mặt tại quầy.

The bank requires customers to withdraw cash at the counter.

In Vietnamese, 'tiền mặt' is the standard term for physical money, while 'tiền' alone can refer to money in general (including digital payments).

Collocations

tiền mặtcashrút tiền mặtwithdraw cashchuyển tiền mặttransfer cash

Synonyms

tiền giấy tiền bạc

Antonyms

tiền điện tử tiền gửi

Related Phrases

tiền giấyphrase

paper money

tiền điện tửphrase

digital money

Pro Tip

Cash vs. Digital Payments

In Vietnam, 'tiền mặt' is preferred in small markets or informal settings, while digital payments (like MoMo or bank transfers) are common in urban areas.

Gold Rule

Formal vs. Informal

Use 'tiền mặt' in general contexts, but 'tiền giấy' may sound more formal in banking or official documents.

Word Origin

From 'tiền' (money) + 'mặt' (physical form). The term distinguishes physical currency from digital or electronic money.

Usage Notes

'Tiền mặt' is commonly used in everyday transactions, banking, and financial contexts. In formal settings, it may be replaced with 'tiền giấy' (paper money).

Word Breakdown

tiền

money

root

mặt

physical form

root

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