Money
The “Money” vocabulary set provides Vietnamese learners with basic and commonly used vocabulary related to money in Chinese. The learning materials include words indicating currency units, money-related actions such as payment, transfer, deposit and withdrawal, and related terms such as invoices, receipts and interest rates. The content is designed to be concise, easy to understand, suitable for beginners to learn Chinese. This document can be used in combination with other online Chinese learning resources for greater effectiveness.
我有多少钱？
How much money do I have?
Use: Very common word, used in most contexts related to money.
人民币是中国的货币。
The yuan is the currency of China.
Use: Refers to a currency in general, often used with a national or regional term.
这件衣服一百元。
This shirt is one hundred yuan.
Use: Official currency of China.
一块钱等于十角。
One coin is worth ten.
Use: Rarely used in everyday communication, often used in precise calculations.
五角等于五十分。
Five consecutive years equal fifty cents.
Use: Rarely used in everyday communication, often used in precise calculations.
给我五块钱。
Give me five blocks of money.
Use: A more colloquial way of saying '元', often used in everyday communication.
请付款。
Please pay.
Use: Just the act of paying.
您可以选择多种支付方式。
You can choose from multiple payment methods.
Use: The more formal word '付', often used in writing or formal communication.
请给我收据。
Please give me a receipt.
Use: Certificate of payment.
这是你的发票。
Here is your bill.
Use: Documents proving the transaction of sale of goods.
Quick learning tips:
- Tone: Memorize the tones of each word by reading it out loud and repeating it over and over again. Use online Chinese learning apps to practice.
- Tips to remember Chinese characters: Look for illustrations or visual associations for each Chinese character to help you remember it better. For example, 元 (yuán) might be associated with the image of a coin.
- How to use in a sentence: Practice putting vocabulary words into sentences to better understand how they are used in real-life contexts. Refer to examples in textbooks or on free Chinese learning websites.
- Classification from: Group vocabulary into small topics (e.g., currency units, money-related actions) to make it easier to remember and systematize knowledge.
- Review regularly: Review vocabulary every day to reinforce your knowledge. Use flashcards or vocabulary learning apps to aid your review.
Vocabulary
| From | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 钱 | qián | money |
| 币 | bì | currency, coin |
| 元 | yuán | yuan (Chinese currency) |
| 角 | jiǎo | tenth of a whole |
| 分 | fēn | cents (percent of whole) |
| 块 | kuài | block (another way of saying 'raw') |
| 付 | fù | pay |
| 支付 | zhīfù | pay |
| 收据 | shōujù | receipt |
| 发票 | fā piào | bill |
| 汇款 | huì kuǎn | transfer |
| 存款 | cúnkuǎn | send money |
| 取款 | qǔ kuǎn | withdraw money |
| 贷款 | dài kuǎn | borrow money |
| 利息 | lì xī | interest rate |
| 预算 | yùsuàn | budget |
| 费用 | fèi yòng | cost |
| 价格 | jiàgé | price |
| 成本 | chéngběn | production cost |
| 收入 | shōurù | income |
| 支出 | zhī chū | spending |
| 贫穷 | pínqióng | poor |
| 富有 | fù yǒu | rich |
| 破产 | pò chǎn | bankrupt |
| 投资 | tóuzī | invest |
| 股票 | gǔ piào | share |
| 债务 | zhàiwù | debt |
| 银行 | yínháng | bank |
| 信用卡 | xìn yòng kǎ | credit card |
| 现金 | xiànjīn | cash |
| 财富 | cáifù | property, wealth |
| 人民币 | rénmínbì | yuan |
| 美元 | měi yuán | US Dollar |
| 欧元 | ōuyuán | euro |
| 汇率 | huìlǜ | exchange rate |
| 兑换 | duìhuàn | exchange money |
| 收益 | shōuyì | income, profit |
| 银行卡 | yínháng kǎ | bank card |
| 账单 | zhàngdān | bill |
| 工资 | gōngzī | wage |
| 奖金 | jiǎng jīn | reward |
| 捐款 | juān kuǎn | Donate |
| 货币 | huòbì | money |
| 英镑 | yīngbàng | British Pound |
| 日元 | rìyuán | Japanese Yen |
| 付款 | fùkuǎn | pay |
| 收款 | shōukuǎn | collect money |
| 利润 | lìrùn | profit |
| 交易 | jiāoyì | transaction (n/v) |
| 市场 | shìchǎng | market |
| 经济 | jīngjì | economy |
| 亏损 | kuīsǔn | damage, loss |
| 借款 | jièkuǎn | borrow |
| 偿还 | chánghuán | pay off debt |
| 理财 | lǐcái | financial management |
| 富裕 | fùyù | rich, prosperous |
| 节俭 | jiéjiǎn | save |
| 挥霍 | huīhuò | waste |
| 商业 | shāngyè | commerce |
| 金融 | jīnróng | finance |
| 保险 | bǎoxiǎn | insurance |
| 税收 | shuìshōu | tax |
| 资产 | zīchǎn | asset |
| 毛 | máo | hào (phần mười của nguyên, thông tục) |
| 钱包 | qiánbāo | ví tiền |
| 通货膨胀 | tōnghuò péngzhàng | lạm phát |
| 通货紧缩 | tōnghuò jǐnsuō | suy thoái kinh tế |
| 财务 | cáiwù | finance |
| 会计 | kuàijì | kế toán |
| 支票 | zhīpiào | check |
| 花费 | huāfèi | chi phí, tiêu tốn |
| 赤字 | chìzì | thâm hụt ngân sách |
| 负债 | fùzhài | debt |
| 节约 | jiéyuē | save |
| 投资回报率 | tóuzī huíbàolǜ | tỷ suất lợi nhuận đầu tư (ROI) |