xoắn xít
Definition
- Verb:
- To stick to, to cling to, to be entwined with: Describes the action of two or more things being tightly attached, wrapped around, or intertwined with each other, often in a way that is difficult to separate. It can refer to physical objects or, figuratively, to people being very close or inseparable.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Hai cây leo xoắn xít lấy nhau. (The two vines are tightly entwined with each other.)
- Đứa bé xoắn xít lấy mẹ không chịu rời. (The child clung to his mother, refusing to let go.)
- Họ là đôi bạn thân, lúc nào cũng xoắn xít bên nhau. (They are close friends, always sticking together.)
Advanced Usage
- Figurative Use: Often used to describe an inseparable, very close relationship between people.
- Tình cảm hai người họ xoắn xít như hình với bóng. (Their affection for each other is as close as a body and its shadow.)
Variants and Related Words
- Xoắn xuýt: This is a variant form with the same meaning and usage as "xoắn xít". It is often considered the more standard or complete form.
- Hai sợi dây thừng xoắn xuýt vào nhau. (The two ropes are twisted together.)
Synonyms
- Quấn quýt: To entwine, to cling to (emphasizes a loving or affectionate closeness).
- Bám chặt: To hold on tight, to cling firmly.
- Gắn bó: To be attached, to be closely connected (more general).
Related Idioms/Phrases
- Xoắn xít như sam: To stick together like limpets (a type of shellfish); used to describe people who are always together and very hard to separate.
- Hai chị em xoắn xít như sam. (The two sisters are inseparable.)
verb
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to stick to
