soát sỉnh
Một người thợ thủ công soát sỉnh lắp ráp những mảnh gỗ nhỏ thành một chiếc hộp.
Definition
- Adjective:
- Clever, shrewd, astute: The primary meaning of "soát sỉnh" describes a person who is intelligent in a sharp, cunning, or resourceful way, often in practical or worldly matters.
- Dexterous, skillful: It can also refer to being adept or nimble, particularly with one's hands or in executing tasks.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Cậu bé ấy rất soát sỉnh, biết tìm mọi cách để giải quyết vấn đề. (That boy is very clever, knowing how to find every way to solve the problem.)
- Với đôi bàn tay soát sỉnh, cô ấy sửa chiếc đồng hồ rất nhanh. (With her dexterous hands, she fixed the watch very quickly.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "soát sỉnh" is considered colloquial and is more commonly used in spoken Vietnamese, particularly in some regional dialects, than in formal writing.
Variants and Related Words
- Khôn khéo (adj): This is the more standard and widely used synonym, meaning clever, tactful, or diplomatic.
- Cô ấy ứng xử rất khôn khéo trong tình huống đó. (She acted very tactfully in that situation.)
Synonyms
- Clever: intellectually bright, especially in a practical way.
- Shrewd: having sharp powers of judgment; astute.
- Dexterous: skillful with one's hands.
- Resourceful: able to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties.
Notes on Usage
- "Soát sỉnh" is not a common word in modern standard Vietnamese. Its usage is largely synonymous with and often replaced by the more prevalent adjective "khôn khéo". When encountered, it is typically understood through this synonym.