Definition

1. Adverb:
   • Uninterruptedly and annoyingly: Describes an action, typically speaking or looking, that continues without pause in a way that is irritating or bothersome to others.
   • Fixedly / Intently: Describes the act of staring or looking at something or someone with a steady, unwavering, and often intense gaze.

Usage Examples

• Adverb:
  • Cô ấy nói xoi xói cả ngày về chuyện đó. (She talked about that matter annoyingly and non-stop all day.)
  • Đứa trẻ nhìn xoi xói vào chiếc bánh trong tủ kính. (The child stared fixedly at the cake in the display case.)
  • Anh ta cứ hỏi xoi xói khiến tôi rất khó chịu. (He kept asking questions incessantly, which annoyed me greatly.)

Advanced Usage

• The word "xoi xói" is primarily used in a negative context to criticize a persistent action that lacks tact or consideration, causing discomfort or irritation to the recipient.

Variants and Related Words

• Xoi mói (v): to pry, to scrutinize excessively and offensively.
  • Hàng xóm thích xoi mói chuyện người khác. (Neighbors like to pry into others' affairs.)

Synonyms

• Incessantly: continuing without pause or interruption.
• Annoyingly: in a manner that causes irritation.
• Fixedly: in a steady, unwavering manner.

Related Idioms

• Nói xoi xói: to nag or harp on something incessantly.
  • Bà ấy cứ nói xoi xói về lỗi nhỏ của con. (She kept nagging incessantly about her child's minor mistake.)