ghen
[ɣɛn˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to be jealous of; to envy
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Nó không cho con Thấm đi chắc tại ghen chớ gì. Thằng Thọ chết ngắc rồi mà còn ghen.He won't let Thấm go because he's certainly jealous or what. That Thọ is good and well dead but still he's jealous.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “ghen” mean?
(verb) to be jealous of; to envy
Is “ghen” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.