đố phụ

Người vợ đố phụ với người thiếp.

Definition

1. Noun (Archaic):
   • A jealous woman: The term "đố phụ" is an archaic Vietnamese word used specifically to describe a woman who experiences or is characterized by jealousy.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Trong văn chương cổ, nhân vật ấy được miêu tả như một đố phụ. (In classical literature, that character is described as a jealous woman.)
  • Từ "đố phụ" ngày nay rất hiếm khi được sử dụng. (The word "đố phụ" is very rarely used today.)

Advanced Usage

• This term is found primarily in historical or literary texts. Its usage in modern Vietnamese is obsolete.

Variants and Related Words

• Ghen (v, adj): to be jealous, jealous.

  • Cô ấy rất hay ghen. (She is very jealous.)

• Người đàn bà hay ghen (n phr): a jealous woman (modern equivalent).

  • Anh ta không muốn yêu một người đàn bà hay ghen. (He doesn't want to love a jealous woman.)

Synonyms

• Jealous woman: a woman who feels resentment against someone due to rivalry.
• Envious woman: a woman who desires what another has (note: "envy" and "jealousy" are distinct but related concepts).

Notes on Usage

• Register: Archaic. It is important to note that "đố phụ" is a historical term. For contemporary communication, the words "ghen" or phrases like "người phụ nữ hay ghen" are used instead.
• Context: You will only encounter this word when reading old poetry, classical novels, or historical documents.