chi tiêu
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Hanoi [t͡ɕi˧˧ tiəw˧˧]Huế [t͡ɕɪj˧˧ tiw˧˧]Saigon [cɪj˧˧ tiw˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chi tiêu means to spend; to pay out; to disburse.
Chinese characters: 支銷
Meanings of chi tiêu in English
Verb
- to spend; to pay out; to disburse
Noun
- a cost; expenditure; expense ≈ chi phí
Example sentences with chi tiêu
- Bạn định dành bao nhiêu tiền để chi tiêu? How much money are you planning on spending?
- Người quản lý giới hạn chi tiêu ở mức 50.000 đô la. The manager limits spending to $50,000.
Bilingual example sentences from Tatoeba (tatoeba.org, CC BY 2.0 FR).
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 支銷 (“to spend”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chi tiêu mean in English?
chi tiêu (verb) means "to spend; to pay out; to disburse".
How do you pronounce chi tiêu?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕi˧˧ tiəw˧˧]; Saigon [cɪj˧˧ tiw˧˧]. Tones: chi — level tone (ngang), tiêu — level tone (ngang).
Is chi tiêu a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. chi tiêu is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 支銷.