tiền mặt (cash)
/tiən mât/Physical currency in the form of coins or banknotes, as opposed to electronic or digital money.
Tôi cần rút tiền mặt từ ngân hàng.
I need to withdraw cash from the bank.
Hiện tại, tôi chỉ có tiền mặt.
Currently, I only have cash.
In Vietnamese, 'tiền mặt' is commonly used in financial contexts to distinguish physical money from electronic transactions.
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💡Pro Tip
Usage in Banking
In Vietnamese, 'tiền mặt' is often used when discussing withdrawals or payments that require physical currency.
⚡Gold Rule
Formal vs. Informal
'Tiền mặt' is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but 'cash' is more common in informal English.
📖Word Origin
From 'tiền' (money) + 'mặt' (physical form).
📝Usage Notes
'Tiền mặt' is often used in banking, business, and everyday transactions to specify physical currency. It contrasts with 'tiền điện tử' (electronic money).