Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Impulsive; rash; hasty: Describes a person, action, or statement characterized by a lack of careful thought, acting on sudden urges without considering consequences.
   • Superficial; flighty: Describes a tendency to be easily excited or interested in things for a short time without depth or seriousness.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Anh ta là một người xốc nổi, hay đưa ra quyết định vội vàng. (He is an impulsive person, often making hasty decisions.)
  • Đừng có những lời nói xốc nổi mà làm tổn thương người khác. (Don't make rash statements that hurt others.)
  • Hành động xốc nổi của cô ấy thường dẫn đến kết quả không tốt. (Her impulsive actions often lead to bad results.)

Advanced Usage

• The term often carries a negative connotation, criticizing a lack of maturity, stability, or depth. It can describe a temporary state of excitability or a permanent character trait.

Variants and Related Words

• Tính xốc nổi (n): Impulsiveness; rashness.
  • Tính xốc nổi của anh ấy là một điểm yếu. (His impulsiveness is a weakness.)

Synonyms

• Impulsive: Acting without thinking.
• Rash: Displaying a lack of careful consideration.
• Hasty: Done with excessive speed or urgency.
• Flighty: Fickle and irresponsible.

Antonyms

• Cẩn thận: Careful; cautious.
• Suy nghĩ chín chắn: Thoughtful; mature in thinking.
• Ổn định: Stable; steady.

Related Idioms

• While "xốc nổi" itself is not typically part of a fixed idiom, it is conceptually related to the idea of "nóng vội" (hasty, impatient) or acting "thiếu suy nghĩ" (without thinking).