Definition

1. 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.)