nạnh

Thân thiện

Hai đứa trẻ nạnh nhau vì một quả táo.

Definition

1. Verb:
   • To envy; to be jealous of: To feel discontent or resentment toward someone because of their advantages, possessions, or perceived success, often in a petty or competitive manner, typically over minor things.
   • To begrudge; to be resentfully possessive: To show a childish or petty resentment, often in the context of siblings or close acquaintances competing for attention or small favors.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Họ nạnh nhau từng cái rất nhỏ. (They envy each other over every trifle.)
  • Đứa trẻ nạnh em vì một món đồ chơi. (The child is jealous of his sibling over a toy.)
  • Đừng nạnh nhau chuyện đó nữa. (Don't begrudge each other about that anymore.)

Advanced Usage

• The verb "nạnh" often implies a recurring, petty rivalry or jealousy, frequently observed among children or in close, informal relationships. It is rarely used for serious, deep-seated envy.

Variants and Related Words

• Nạnh nọ (v): A reduplicative form emphasizing persistent, petty jealousy or squabbling.
  • Hai đứa cứ nạnh nọ nhau suốt ngày. (Those two keep bickering jealously all day long.)

Synonyms

• Envy: To desire something possessed by another.
• Be jealous of: To feel resentment against someone due to rivalry.
• Begrudge: To give reluctantly or to be displeased at someone else's good fortune.

Related Idioms

• Nạnh nhau từng tí một: To envy/compete with each other over every little thing. This idiom perfectly captures the essence of petty, ongoing jealousy.
  • Chị em trong nhà hay nạnh nhau từng tí một. (Sisters in the family often envy each other over every little thing.)

Học thuật

1. Envy
   • Họ nạnh nhau từng cái rất nhỏ
     They envy each other every trifle