ngứa ghẻ đòn ghen
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Scabies itch and jealousy's beating — two torments that only worsen with scratching.
Literally: the mange itches, the jealousy beats
Sources & notes
Discovered via Nam ngạn chích cẩm (Phạm Quang Sán, 1918; public domain, via vi.wikisource); retrieved 2026-08-01. Source: source ↗ Attested in Nam ngạn chích cẩm (Phạm Quang Sán, 1918). Definition is an original editorial synthesis, not copied from the source.
Common questions
What does “ngứa ghẻ đòn ghen” mean?
Scabies itch and jealousy's beating — two torments that only worsen with scratching. Literally: the mange itches, the jealousy beats
Is “ngứa ghẻ đòn ghen” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.