Definition

1. Verb:
   • To lunge; to rush out; to dart out: Describes a sudden, forceful, and often aggressive forward movement, typically from a concealed or waiting position. It implies an impulsive or attacking motion.
   • To pounce; to spring: Used for animals or people moving swiftly to attack or seize something.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Con chó xồ ra khỏi cổng. (The dog lunged out from the gate.)
  • Tên cướp xồ vào ngân hàng. (The robber rushed into the bank.)
  • Mèo xồ tới con chuột. (The cat pounced on the mouse.)

Advanced Usage

• The verb "xồ" often carries a connotation of suddenness and lack of warning. It is frequently used in contexts involving animals (like guard dogs) or hostile human actions.
• It can describe the sudden appearance or emergence of something non-living in a metaphorical sense, implying force or abruptness.
  • Cơn gió mạnh xồ qua cửa sổ. (A strong gust of wind rushed through the window.)

Variants and Related Words

• Xồng xộc (adv/adj): To act or enter in a rude, hasty, and impulsive manner.
  • Anh ta xồng xộc bước vào phòng họp. (He barged into the meeting room.)

Synonyms

• Lunge: To make a sudden forward movement.
• Rush: To move with urgent haste.
• Pounce: To spring or swoop suddenly to seize or attack.
• Charge: To rush forward in attack.

Related Idioms

• Xồ ra xồ vào: To go in and out frequently and hastily; to bustle about.
  • Cô ấy xồ ra xồ vào lo chuẩn bị bữa tiệc. (She was bustling in and out preparing for the party.)