xì- ke

Definition

1. Noun (Informal, Slang):
   • Heroin: A highly addictive and illegal opioid drug derived from morphine. This is the most common meaning of "xì-ke" in Vietnamese slang.
   • Drug addict: A person who is addicted to drugs, particularly heroin. This usage refers to the person rather than the substance.

Usage Examples

• Noun (referring to the drug):

  • Hắn nghiện xì-ke. (He is addicted to heroin.)
  • Cảnh sát thu giữ một lượng lớn xì-ke. (The police seized a large quantity of heroin.)

• Noun (referring to a person):

  • Khu này có nhiều xì-ke. (This area has many drug addicts.)
  • Gia đình anh ấy có một người con trai là xì-ke. (His family has a son who is a drug addict.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "xì-ke" is considered very informal and carries a strong negative connotation. It is primarily used in colloquial speech and is rarely found in formal writing or official contexts.

Variants and Related Words

• Hêrôin (n): The direct Vietnamese transliteration of "heroin," used in more formal or clinical contexts.
• Ma túy (n): The general, formal term for narcotics or illegal drugs.
• Bạch phiến (n): A literary or older term for heroin, meaning "white powder."

Synonyms

• Heroin: The illegal opioid drug.
• Junkie (slang): A drug addict (when referring to a person).
• Dope (slang): A general term for illegal drugs.

Important Note

"Xì-ke" is a slang term with serious legal and social implications. Its use is associated with dangerous, illegal substances and addiction. It is crucial to understand this term for comprehension but not to use it lightly.