ghét
/ɣɛ́t/verb★Intermediate
informal
To feel intense dislike or aversion toward someone or something.
Anh ấy ghét cà phê.
He hates coffee.
Tôi ghét khi người khác chậm trễ.
I hate when people are late.
💡
Often used to express strong negative emotions, stronger than 'không thích' (don't like).
Collocations
ghét cái gìhate somethingghét aihate someone
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related Phrases
ghét cái gìphrase
hate something
ghét aiphrase
hate someone
💡Pro Tip
Intensity
'Ghét' is stronger than 'không thích'. Use it for strong negative feelings.
⚡Gold Rule
Usage
Can be used with people, things, or situations, but avoid using it in formal contexts.
📖Word Origin
From Proto-Vietic *k-hɛːt (to hate), cognate with Muong 'khét' and other related languages.
📝Usage Notes
More intense than 'không thích' (don't like). Can be used with people, things, or situations. Often followed by 'việc' (thing) or 'khi' (when).
Word Breakdown
ghét
hate
rootTừ Điển Việt Anh