ghèn

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The Vietnamese word "ghèn" refers to a sticky substance, often related to the eyes, particularly when they are affected by irritation or infection. In local dialects, "ghèn" specifically means "rheum," which is the discharge that can accumulate in the corners of the eyes, especially during sleep or when one has an eye condition.

Usage Instructions:

• "Ghèn" is typically used in contexts related to eye health, especially when describing symptoms of discomfort or infection.
• You can use it when talking about someone experiencing eye problems, or when describing the state of someone's eyes.

Example:

• "Mắt tôi sáng hơn sau khi rửa sạch ghèn." (My eyes feel better after washing away the rheum.)

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, "ghèn" can be used in medical discussions or when talking about specific eye conditions like conjunctivitis (pink eye), where "ghèn" may be more pronounced.

Word Variants:

• Ghèn mắt: This phrase literally means "eye rheum" and can be used to refer specifically to the discharge from the eyes.
• Mắt ghèn: This can describe eyes that are particularly affected by rheum, indicating that they may look watery or crusty.

Different Meanings:

While "ghèn" primarily refers to eye discharge, in some contexts, it may also imply something sticky or unwanted. However, its primary connotation is related to eye health.

Synonyms:

In Vietnamese, a synonym for "ghèn" when referring to eye discharge might be "nước mắt" (tears), though "nước mắt" refers to tears more generally and not specifically to the discharge.

Academic

1. (tiếng địa phương) Rheum (gum on the edge of the eyelids)
   • Mắt đau đầy ghèn
     a sore eye full of rheum