Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Jealous: The state of feeling resentful, suspicious, or angry because of a perceived threat to a romantic relationship. It involves fear of rivalry or unfaithfulness.
   • Possessive: Having or showing a strong desire to control or dominate a partner, often stemming from jealousy.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Anh ấy rất ghen tuông khi thấy bạn gặp bạn cũ. (He is very jealous when he sees you meeting your ex.)
  • Cô ấy có tính ghen tuông. (She has a jealous/possessive nature.)
  • Đừng ghen tuông vô cớ. (Don't be jealous for no reason.)

Advanced Usage

• "Lòng ghen tuông": Jealousy (as a feeling or emotion).
  • Lòng ghen tuông khiến anh mất kiểm soát. (Jealousy caused him to lose control.)

Variants and Related Words

• Ghen (adj, v): Jealous, envious; to be jealous or envious. "Ghen tuông" is a stronger, more specific term often focused on romantic jealousy, while "ghen" can be broader.
  • Cô ấy ghen với thành công của đồng nghiệp. (She is envious of her colleague's success.)

Synonyms

• Jealous: Feeling resentment against a rival or someone enjoying an advantage.
• Possessive: Demanding someone's total attention and love; showing a desire to own or control.

Related Idioms

• Ghen tuông mù quáng: Blind jealousy.
  • Ghen tuông mù quáng có thể hủy hoại mối quan hệ. (Blind jealousy can destroy a relationship.)

1. Be jealous (in love)