chạy tiền
verb
Hanoi [t͡ɕaj˧˨ʔ tiən˨˩]Huế [t͡ɕaj˨˩ʔ tiəŋ˦˩]Saigon [ca(ː)j˨˩˨ tiəŋ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chạy tiền means to search for money; to seek currency.
Meanings of chạy tiền in English
Verb
- to search for money; to seek currency (from any means necessary)
- colloquial to bribe; to pay for political favors
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, chạy tiền could be written as 𧼋錢. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Frequently asked questions
What does chạy tiền mean in English?
chạy tiền (verb) means "to search for money; to seek currency".
How do you pronounce chạy tiền?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕaj˧˨ʔ tiən˨˩]; Saigon [ca(ː)j˨˩˨ tiəŋ˨˩]. Tones: chạy — heavy tone (nặng), tiền — falling tone (huyền).