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ghiền

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Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To be addicted to: To have a strong and harmful physical or psychological dependence on a substance, typically a drug, alcohol, or tobacco. It describes a compulsive need and habit.
    • To be hooked on: (Informal) To be very fond of or excessively involved in something to the point of it being a strong habit.
Usage
  • The word "ghiền" is a verb used to describe a state of addiction. It is commonly used in Southern Vietnamese dialects and is synonymous with the standard Northern term "nghiện".
  • It is primarily used with objects that are addictive substances. The structure is "ghiền + [substance/activity]".
  • It can also be used informally to express a very strong liking for a non-harmful activity, similar to "to be hooked on" in English.
Examples

  • With addictive substances:

    • Anh ấy ghiền thuốc lá nặng. (He is heavily addicted to cigarettes.)
    • Cô ấy đang cố gắng cai vì ghiền rượu. (She is trying to quit because she is addicted to alcohol.)
    • Bệnh nhân đó ghiền ma túy. (That patient is addicted to drugs.)

  • Informal use for strong habits/likes:

    • Tôi ghiền cà phê sáng. (I'm hooked on morning coffee. / I'm addicted to morning coffee.)
    • Con tôi ghiền trò chơi điện tử. (My child is hooked on video games.)
Advanced Usage
  • "Ghiền như ...": A simile structure meaning "addicted like a...", used for emphasis.
    • Ghiền như ông tiên nho nhỏ. (Addicted like a little Taoist immortal.) - A folk saying describing a heavy addict.
  • "Lên cơn ghiền": To experience cravings or withdrawal symptoms.
    • Anh ta đang lên cơn ghiền thuốc. (He is having cigarette cravings.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Nghiện (verb): The standard Vietnamese word for "to be addicted to". It is used nationwide and is interchangeable with "ghiền" in most contexts.
    • nghiện game (addicted to gaming)
  • Cơn ghiền / Cơn nghiện (noun): A craving, a fit of addiction.
  • Đồ ghiền / Đồ nghiện (noun, informal): An addict.
  • Ghiền xì ke (phrase): Slang for being addicted to heroin.
Synonyms
  • Nghiện ngập (verb): To be deeply addicted (more formal/literary).
  • Phụ thuộc vào (verb phrase): To be dependent on (can be used in medical contexts).
  • Say mê (verb): To be passionate about, to be engrossed in (for non-substance contexts, implies a strong positive interest rather than a harmful addiction).
Related Phrases
  • Cai ghiền: To quit an addiction, to undergo detox.
    • Trung tâm cai ghiền (Rehabilitation center)
  • Ghiền nặng: To be heavily/severely addicted.
  • Vật ghiền: A slang term for an addict.
Idioms
  • "Ghiền như điếu đổ": A very common idiom meaning "hopelessly addicted" (literally: addicted like a fallen cigarette).
    • Hút cả gói một ngày, đúng là ghiền như điếu đổ. (Smoking a pack a day, he's truly hopelessly addicted.)
ghiền

Một người đàn ông đang ghiền cà phê mỗi sáng.

verb
  1. to be addicted tọ
    • ghiền thuốc lá
      to be addicted to cigarette smoking
    • ghiền rượu
      to addicted todrink

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