xào xạc
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Definition
- Onomatopoeic Verb:
- To rustle: A soft, whispering, crackling sound made by dry leaves, paper, or light materials moving or being moved gently against each other.
- To flutter: A light, rapid, and agitated sound of movement, often used for a group of birds or insects taking flight suddenly, creating a collective noise of wings.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Lá khô xào xạc dưới chân. (The dry leaves rustled underfoot.)
- Gió đêm làm những tán cây xào xạc. (The night wind made the tree canopies rustle.)
- Nghe tiếng động, đàn chim xào xạc bay lên. (Hearing the noise, the flock of birds fluttered up.)
Advanced Usage
- "xào xạc" as an adjective: Sometimes used descriptively to convey a state of light, restless noise.
- Căn phòng yên tĩnh, chỉ nghe tiếng xào xạc của tờ giấy. (The room was quiet, with only the rustling sound of a piece of paper.)
Variants and Related Words
- Lạo xạo (onomatopoeic verb): Describes a sharper, crunchier sound, like walking on gravel or dry leaves.
- Tôi nghe thấy tiếng lạo xạo trên sàn gỗ. (I heard a crunching sound on the wooden floor.)
Synonyms
- Rustle: To make a soft, muffled crackling sound like that of leaves or paper.
- Swish: To move with a soft, rushing sound.
- Flutter: To move with a light, quick, vibrating motion, often causing a soft, rapid sound.
Related Idioms
- While "xào xạc" itself is not commonly used in fixed idioms, it frequently appears in poetic and descriptive language to evoke atmosphere.
- Tiếng xào xạc của rừng thu. (The rustling sound of the autumn forest.)