chạy tiền

[t͡ɕaj˧˨ʔ tiən˨˩]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(verb) to search for money; to seek currency (from any means necessary)

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

tìm kiếm tiền bằng mọi cách

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Register: informal

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes

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Sense 2

Meaning · English

(verb) to bribe; to pay for political favors

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

hối lộ; mua bán ân huệ chính trị

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Register: informal

Common questions

What does “chạy tiền” mean?

(verb) to search for money; to seek currency (from any means necessary)

Is “chạy tiền” formal or informal?

chạy tiền is generally informal.