Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

xiền

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Meaning · English

Playful slang spelling of "tiền" (money) — the wallet-friendly word for chats about being broke or getting paid.

Literally: money

Where it’s used: More common Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam

Examples

Cuối tháng hết xiền, ăn mì gói qua ngày thôi.End of the month, out of cash — instant noodles it is.

Editorial example (batch 046)

Sources & notes

Discovered via slangviet.com (headword reference only; definition and example written independently for Idiomer). Retrieved 2026-08-05. Reference page: slangviet.com/phrases/xien.

Topics: Gen Z slang

Common questions

What does “xiền” mean?

Playful slang spelling of "tiền" (money) — the wallet-friendly word for chats about being broke or getting paid. Literally: money

Is “xiền” formal or informal?

xiền is generally informal.

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