thanh toán
[tʰajŋ̟˧˧ twaːn˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to pay (to give money in exchange for goods and services)
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to pay (to discharge (debt, etc.) by giving what is required)
Examples
thanh toán món nợ
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) to put an end to; to finish
Examples
thanh toán nạn mù chữ
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Equivalents & related
Near equivalent
put an end to
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
English
Near equivalent
chấm dứt
(verb) to end; to terminate; to put an end to
Tiếng Việt · via put an end to
Near equivalent
kết liễu
(verb) to put an end to; to end
Tiếng Việt · via put an end to
Near equivalent
dứt điểm
(verb) to put an end to
Tiếng Việt · via put an end to
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Common questions
What does “thanh toán” mean?
(verb) to pay (to give money in exchange for goods and services)
Is “thanh toán” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“put an end to” (English) — near equivalent.