đánh ghen
verb
Hanoi [ʔɗajŋ̟˧˦ ɣɛn˧˧]Huế [ʔɗɛɲ˦˧˥ ɣɛŋ˧˧]Saigon [ʔɗan˦˥ ɣɛŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Meanings of đánh ghen in English
Verb
- transitive to make a scene out of jealousy
- Vợ cũ chặn xe đánh ghen gây náo loạn.The ex-wife blocks the car and causes chaos in a jealous rage.
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, đánh ghen could be written as 打悭, 打慳, 打摼, 打㭴. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
đánh + ghen.
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce đánh ghen?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɗajŋ̟˧˦ ɣɛn˧˧]; Saigon [ʔɗan˦˥ ɣɛŋ˧˧]. Tones: đánh — rising tone (sắc), ghen — level tone (ngang).