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chốt lời

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Also seen as: chốt lãi

Meaning · English

To lock in profit — sell and make the paper gain real; the only known cure for counting crabs still in their holes («đếm cua trong lỗ»).

Literally: to close out the profit

Where it’s used: More common Mạng xã hội · Vietnamese internet culture • Finance-forum register (chứng khoán)

Examples

Lãi hai mươi phần trăm thì chốt lời một nửa cho chắc.Up twenty percent — lock in half, just to be safe.

Editorial example (batch 060)

Sources & notes

F247 finance-slang sweep (2026-08-12): usage on f247.com; verified via songdep.com.vn 350-term glossary, topi.vn/vnsc.vn explainers, cuthongthai.vn + hocchungkhoan.vn term lists. Definition original.

Common questions

What does “chốt lời” mean?

To lock in profit — sell and make the paper gain real; the only known cure for counting crabs still in their holes («đếm cua trong lỗ»). Literally: to close out the profit

Is “chốt lời” formal or informal?

chốt lời is generally informal.

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