/ɪkˈspɛns/ – noun
Definition: Chi phí.
A more thorough explanation: 1. money that is spent in order to do something or buy something
2. money that is spent when someone is doing their job and which they later get back from their employer
Example: 1. The expense for the new equipment will first have to be approved by the city council.
2. The Senate this afternoon raised lawmakers’ expense allowance by $12,000 per year.