Definition

1. Verb:
   • To scrutinize; to examine closely and critically: The primary meaning of "xét soi" is to observe, analyze, or judge something or someone with great care, attention to detail, and often with a critical eye.
   • To discern; to perceive with insight: It implies looking into a matter with clarity and acumen to understand its true nature or details.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Ban giám khảo xét soi từng chi tiết trong bài thi. (The jury scrutinized every detail in the exam paper.)
  • Anh ấy có thói quen xét soi lời nói của người khác. (He has a habit of scrutinizing other people's words.)
  • Cần xét soi vấn đề từ nhiều góc độ. (We need to examine the issue from multiple perspectives.)

Advanced Usage

• The term often carries a nuanced connotation of meticulous, sometimes overly critical, examination. It is frequently used in formal, analytical, or evaluative contexts.

Variants and Related Words

• Xét xử (v): to try, to adjudicate (in a legal context).

  • Tòa án sẽ xét xử vụ án vào tuần tới. (The court will try the case next week.)

• Soi xét (v): a less common variant with the same meaning as "xét soi," meaning to scrutinize.

  • Hãy soi xét kỹ lưỡng trước khi quyết định. (Please scrutinize carefully before deciding.)

Synonyms

• Scrutinize: to examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.
• Examine: to inspect in detail.
• Analyze: to study or examine something in detail to explain and interpret it.
• Inspect: to look at something carefully, typically to assess its condition or to discover any shortcomings.

Related Idioms

• Xét nét: to nitpick; to criticize or find fault with minor details.
  • Sếp hay xét nét từng lỗi nhỏ của nhân viên. (The boss often nitpicks every small mistake of the employees.)