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ghê

Pronunciation Northern /ɣe˧˧/ Central /ɣe˧˥/ Southern /ɣe˧˧/
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Adjective
scary
Adverb
very

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Meaning
5 senses · 3 meanings
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scary

Adjective · 2 senses
Sense 1 Adjective
scary Descriptive Properties, States & Register FormsTheme Feelings, Appearance & PersonalityTheme EmotionsTag

Causing a strong feeling of fear, shock, or alarm in a person or group.

vi Đó là một bộ phim ghê khiến mọi người giật mình.

en That was a scary movie that made everyone jump.

Sense 2 Adjective
disgusting Descriptive Properties, States & Register FormsTheme

Extremely unpleasant or offensive to the senses or to one's moral standards.

vi Có một mùi ghê bốc lên từ đống rác.

en There was a disgusting smell coming from the trash.

be horrified

Verb · 2 senses
Sense 1 Verb
shudder Core Actions & OperationTheme Feelings, Appearance & PersonalityTheme

To shake or tremble briefly and suddenly, typically as a result of fear, cold, or disgust.

vi Cô ấy thấy ghê khi nghĩ đến dòng nước lạnh.

en She shuddered at the thought of the cold water.

Sense 2 Verb
be horrified Feelings, Appearance & PersonalityTheme

To experience an intense feeling of fear, shock, or disgust toward someone or something.

vi Anh ấy cảm thấy ghê khi chứng kiến cảnh tượng vụ tai nạn.

en He was horrified by the sight of the accident.

very

Adverb · 1 senses
Sense 1 Adverb
very Discourse, Logic, Comparison & ModalityTheme Numbers, Quantities, Units & TimeTheme

Used to emphasize the degree or extent of a quality or action.

vi Hôm nay trời nóng ghê.

en It is very hot today.

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