kí quỹ

kí quỹ

Người thuê nhà nộp tiền kí quỹ cho chủ nhà.

Definition

  1. Verb:

    • To deposit as security / to place a security deposit: The primary meaning of "kí quỹ" refers to the act of depositing money or valuable assets with a trusted third party (like a bank, escrow agent, or institution) as a guarantee for the fulfillment of an obligation, contract, or legal requirement. The deposited amount is held and may be returned or forfeited based on the terms of the agreement.
    • To make a bail deposit: In legal contexts, it can mean to post bail or provide a financial guarantee to secure a release or compliance.

  2. Noun (less common):

    • The security deposit / the deposited sum: Refers to the actual money or assets that have been placed on deposit as security.
Usage Examples
  • Verb:
    • Công ty phải kí quỹ một khoản tiền lớn để tham gia đấu thầu. (The company must deposit a large sum as security to participate in the bidding.)
    • Anh ta đã kí quỹ tại tòa án để được tại ngoại. (He posted a bail deposit at the court to be released.)
  • Noun (implied):
    • Khoản kí quỹ sẽ được hoàn trả sau khi hợp đồng kết thúc. (The security deposit will be refunded after the contract ends.)
Advanced Usage

  • "Tiền kí quỹ": A very common compound noun meaning "security deposit money" or "the deposit sum."

    • Tiền kí quỹ cho thuê nhà thường bằng một tháng tiền thuê. (The security deposit for renting a house is usually equal to one month's rent.)

  • Used in formal, financial, legal, and business contexts such as contracts, leasing, licensing, bidding, and court procedures.

Variants and Related Words
  • Đặt cọc (v): To make a down payment or earnest money deposit. This is often for simpler transactions (like renting or buying) and may not involve a formal third-party holder like "kí quỹ."
  • Thế chấp (v): To mortgage or pledge an asset (like real estate) as collateral, which is a different form of securing an obligation.
  • Bảo lãnh (v/n): To guarantee or provide a guarantee (which can be financial or personal), not necessarily involving a cash deposit.
Synonyms
  • To deposit as collateral
  • To post a bond
  • To place in escrow
Related Terms and Phrases
  • Tài khoản kí quỹ: Escrow account or security deposit account.
    • Tiền được giữ trong một tài khoản kí quỹ riêng biệt. (The money is held in a separate escrow account.)
  • Giấy chứng nhận kí quỹ: Security deposit certificate or escrow certificate.
  • Hợp đồng kí quỹ: Escrow agreement or security deposit contract.