xoác
Definition
- Verb:
- To put one's arm around; to embrace with an arm: The primary meaning of "xoác" is to place an arm around someone or something, often in a casual or encircling manner.
- To hook or loop an arm through: It can describe the action of linking arms with someone or hooking an arm around an object for support or connection.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Cậu bé xoác tay qua vai bạn. (The boy put his arm around his friend's shoulder.)
- Hai đứa trẻ xoác tay nhau đi trên phố. (The two children walked down the street with their arms linked.)
- Anh ấy xoác cánh tay qua thành ghế. (He hooked his arm over the back of the chair.)
Advanced Usage
- The word "xoác" is often used in informal, colloquial, or dialectal contexts to describe a physical, often affectionate or supportive, linking of arms.
Variants and Related Words
- Ôm (v): to hug or embrace fully, typically with both arms. This is a more standard and general term compared to the more specific "xoác."
- Khoác (v): to sling or drape (e.g., an arm over a shoulder, a bag over a shoulder). This can be similar but often implies a looser or more casual drape.
Synonyms
- To put an arm around: to place an arm around someone's shoulders or waist.
- To link arms: to connect arms with another person by hooking elbows or arms.
- To encircle with an arm: to surround partially with an arm.