chi phí
[t͡ɕi˧˧ fi˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) a cost; expenditure; expense; outlay
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
một khoản chi; chi phí; tiền bỏ ra; khoản đầu tư
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Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Quy định này dẫn tới phát sinh một số khó khăn và chi phí cho doanh nghiệp.This regulation leads to a number of difficulties and costs for businesses.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to spend; to pay out; to disburse
Common questions
What does “chi phí” mean?
(noun) a cost; expenditure; expense; outlay
Is “chi phí” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.