ghẹ
nounverb
Hanoi [ɣɛ˧˨ʔ]Huế [ɣɛ˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ɣɛ˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ghẹ means a bully; tyrant.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con ghẹ (one bully)
Meanings of ghẹ in English
Noun
- swimming crabs of the family Portunidae
- figurative a bully; tyrant
Verb
- to sponge (something from someone); to do at the expense of others
Noun
- slang alternative form of ghệ (“girlfriend”)
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, ghẹ could be written as 𧋷. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
See ghệ.
Frequently asked questions
What does ghẹ mean in English?
ghẹ (noun) means "a bully; tyrant".
How do you pronounce ghẹ?
IPA: Hanoi [ɣɛ˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ɣɛ˨˩˨]. Tones: ghẹ — heavy tone (nặng).
What classifier is used with ghẹ?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con ghẹ" (one a bully).