# ghê meaning in Vietnamese: so (A1)

> ghê means “so, really” in Vietnamese. It can also mean gross. Examples with audio, in Northern and Southern wording.

Source: https://vietnamesebuddy.com/words/ghe-so/ · Updated 2026-10-31

**ghê**: exclaiming · gross

Level: A1 (our estimate)

Typed without accents: ghe

## 1. exclaiming (adverb)

so, really

After a word, like *quá* but with more feeling, for good things and bad: *ngon ghê*, so good!

- Saigon: Cái áo này đẹp ghê! | Hà Nội: Cái áo này đẹp quá! — This shirt is so pretty!
- Saigon: Trời hôm nay nóng ghê. | Hà Nội: Trời hôm nay nóng quá. — It's so hot today.

Level: A1 · Saigon only · casual · to recognize

Grammar: [Really so …!: adjective + quá trời, quá chừng, ghê](https://vietnamesebuddy.com/grammar/exclaim-intensifiers/)

## 2. gross (adjective)

gross, disgusting, creepy

For what makes you shudder, from a rat to a ghost film: *Ghê quá!*

- Ghê quá, có con chuột trong bếp! — Ugh, there's a rat in the kitchen!
- Saigon: Phim ma này ghê quá, em không coi nữa. | Hà Nội: Phim ma này ghê quá, em không xem nữa. — This ghost movie is too creepy, I'm not watching any more.

Level: A2 · casual

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