xin xỏ
Definition
- Verb:
- To beg for, to solicit for: The primary meaning of "xin xỏ" is to repeatedly and often humbly ask for something, such as a favor, money, or a specific item. It implies a degree of persistence and sometimes a lower social position of the asker.
- To canvass for, to seek (votes, support): In a political or social context, "xin xỏ" can describe the act of actively and earnestly seeking things like votes, endorsements, or public support.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Anh ta suốt ngày đến xin xỏ tiền bố mẹ. (He is always begging his parents for money.)
- Cô ấy không thích phải đi xin xỏ ân huệ. (She doesn't like having to go around soliciting favors.)
- Ứng viên đó đang xin xỏ phiếu bầu từ các cử tri. (That candidate is canvassing for votes from the electorate.)
Advanced Usage
- The term often carries a slightly negative or pitiful connotation, suggesting the request is somewhat undignified, excessive, or that the person asking is in a position of need or weakness.
Variants and Related Words
Xin (v): to ask for, to request. This is the neutral, standard term for making a request.
- Tôi xin phép về sớm. (I request permission to leave early.)
Nài xin / Nài nỉ (v): to plead, to implore. This implies stronger, more emotional begging.
- Đứa trẻ nài xin mẹ mua đồ chơi. (The child pleaded with his mother to buy a toy.)
Synonyms
- Solicit: to ask for or try to obtain something from someone.
- Beg: to ask someone earnestly or humbly for something.
- Canvass: to solicit votes, opinions, or orders from people.
- Seek: to attempt to obtain.
Related Idioms
- Đi xin xỏ khắp nơi: to go around begging everywhere.
- Gia đình gặp khó khăn, ông ấy phải đi xin xỏ khắp nơi. (The family faced hardship, so he had to go around begging everywhere.)