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trả tiền

/tɹaˈtiən/
verb phrase★Beginner
💰Finance
formal

To pay money; to make a payment

Tôi phải trả tiền cho hóa đơn điện.

I have to pay the electricity bill.

Anh ấy trả tiền cho món ăn.

He paid for the meal.

💡

This phrase is commonly used in financial transactions and business contexts.

💼Business
formal

To refund money

Cửa hàng đã trả tiền cho tôi vì sản phẩm lỗi.

The store refunded me because the product was defective.

💡

This usage is common in customer service and retail scenarios.

Collocations

trả tiền choto pay fortrả tiền lạito pay backtrả tiền trướcto pay in advance

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

trả tiền chophrase
to pay for something
trả tiền lạiphrase
to pay back money

💡Pro Tip

Formal vs. Informal Usage

'Trả tiền' is appropriate in both formal and informal settings. In business contexts, it is often used in contracts and invoices.

⚡Gold Rule

Precision in Financial Contexts

In financial documents, 'trả tiền' is often used to specify payment terms and conditions.

📖Word Origin

From 'trả' (to return) and 'tiên' (money), literally meaning 'to return money' in the context of paying or refunding.

📝Usage Notes

In Vietnamese, 'trả tiền' is a neutral phrase used in both formal and informal contexts. It can refer to paying for goods or services, as well as refunding money.

Word Breakdown

trả
to return or pay
root
+
tiên
money
root
Từ Điển Việt Anh

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