lên đinh
Definition
- Verb phrase:
- To develop a felon (whitlow): A medical condition describing the painful inflammation and infection, often with pus formation, at the tip of a finger or toe. It is typically caused by a bacterial infection deep in the skin near the nail.
Usage Examples
- Verb phrase:
- Anh ấy đau đớn vì ngón tay cái đang lên đinh. (He is in pain because his thumb is developing a felon.)
- Nếu bị lên đinh, bạn nên đi khám bác sĩ. (If you get a whitlow, you should see a doctor.)
Advanced Usage
- The phrase is used almost exclusively in a medical or symptomatic context to describe this specific, acute condition.
Variants and Related Words
- Nhọt (n): A boil or furuncle; a more general term for a localized skin infection.
- Áp-xe (n): An abscess; a collection of pus anywhere in the body.
Synonyms
- To have a felon
- To have a whitlow
Notes on Usage
- This is a fixed, idiomatic phrase in Vietnamese. It is not used figuratively. The condition itself is medically known as a "felon" or "whitlow" in English.