Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Diligent; assiduous; zealous: Describes a person who works or acts with earnest, consistent, and enthusiastic effort. It implies a readiness and eagerness to apply oneself to a task.
   • Brisk; prompt; with alacrity: Indicates acting in a quick, energetic, and willing manner without delay.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Cậu bé xăm xắn giúp mẹ dọn dẹp nhà cửa. (The boy diligently helped his mother clean the house.)
  • Mọi người xăm xắn bắt tay vào công việc mới. (Everyone promptly set to work on the new task.)
  • Cô ấy làm việc một cách rất xăm xắn. (She works in a very assiduous manner.)

Advanced Usage

• The word often carries a positive connotation of voluntary and cheerful diligence. It is frequently used to describe someone, especially a helper or subordinate, who is proactively and energetically busy.

Variants and Related Words

• Săm sắn: An alternate spelling with the same meaning.
  • Anh ta săm sắn làm theo chỉ dẫn. (He diligently followed the instructions.)

Synonyms

• Diligent: Constant in effort to accomplish something.
• Assiduous: Showing great care and perseverance.
• Zealous: Having great energy or enthusiasm.
• Brisk: Active and energetic.

Related Idioms

• While "xăm xắn" itself is not typically part of a fixed idiom, its meaning is central to phrases describing eager work.
  • Xăm xắn làm việc: to work diligently and zealously.

    • Các tình nguyện viên xăm xắn làm việc từ sáng sớm. (The volunteers worked diligently from early morning.)