bệnh hoạn
[ʔɓəjŋ̟˧˨ʔ hwaːn˧˨ʔ]
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) sick; ill
Register: informalConnotation: offensive or derogatory to many
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Bệnh hoạn vầy rồi thì cứ nằm nghỉ đi.You should just rest when you are this sick.
giúp người bệnh hoạnto help the sick
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) sick in the head; perverted; deranged
Register: informalConnotation: offensive or derogatory to many
Examples
Đồ bệnh hoạn!You sick fuck!
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “bệnh hoạn” mean?
(adjective) sick; ill
Is “bệnh hoạn” formal or informal?
bệnh hoạn is generally informal; connotation: offensive or derogatory to many.