Definition

Verb: - To cut little by little, to make a shallow cut or notch: This word describes the action of cutting or slicing something gradually, often with a sawing motion, typically using a blade or sharp object. It implies a series of small, repeated cuts rather than one deep cut.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Anh ấy dùng dao để khứa nhẹ lên bề mặt gỗ. (He used a knife to make shallow cuts on the surface of the wood.)
  • Cẩn thận kẻo bị mảnh thủy tinh khứa vào tay. (Be careful not to get your hand nicked by a piece of glass.)
  • Người thợ khứa từng đường nhỏ trên da để tạo hình xăm. (The artist cut small lines little by little on the skin to create a tattoo.)

Advanced Usage Notes

• The word "khứa" is often used in informal or colloquial contexts (marked as , or ). It is synonymous with the more standard verb "cứa".
• It can describe both intentional actions (like carving) and accidental injuries (like getting nicked or scratched by something sharp).
• The action is characterized by its repetitive, back-and-forth or gradual nature.

Variants and Related Words

• Cứa (verb): To saw, to cut with a back-and-forth motion. This is the more standard term with the same core meaning as "khứa".
• Khía (verb): To groove, to notch. This word is related but often implies making a defined groove or channel, not necessarily with a sawing motion.
• Cắt (verb): To cut. This is the general, neutral term for cutting.

Synonyms

• Cắt nhẹ: To cut lightly.
• Cạo: To scrape, to shave (in some contexts involving a blade).
• Rạch: To slit, to make a linear cut (often a single, deliberate action).

Related Phrases/Idioms

• Khứa khứa: A reduplicated form emphasizing the repetitive, gradual action of cutting.
  • Nó khứa khứa mãi mới đứt sợi dây. (He sawed and sawed at it before the string finally broke.)

verb

1. to cut little by little