xoắn xuýt
Definition
Adjective/Adverb (describing a state or manner):
- Closely intertwined or entangled: Describes two or more things (often physical entities like threads, vines, or limbs) twisted or wound tightly around each other.
- Persistently attached or clinging: Describes a person who sticks to, clings to, or follows another person very closely and persistently, often with a sense of affectionate dependence or reluctance to separate.
Verb (in colloquial usage):
- To cling to or stick closely with: To be physically or attentively attached to someone, not wanting to leave their side.
Usage Examples
- Adjective/Adverb:
- Hai sợi dây thừng xoắn xuýt vào nhau. (The two ropes are closely intertwined.)
- Đứa bé cứ xoắn xuýt bên mẹ cả ngày. (The child clings to his mother all day long.)
- Verb:
- Cô ấy lúc nào cũng xoắn xuýt lấy anh. (She is always clinging to him.)
Advanced Usage
- The word often carries a connotation of affectionate, needy, or obsessive attachment between people, rather than a neutral physical description.
- It can imply a slight lack of independence or personal space due to the intensity of the attachment.
Variants and Related Words
- Xoắn xít: A common variant spelling and pronunciation with identical meaning.
- Quấn quýt: (Verb/Adjective) To entwine, to cling lovingly. This is a very close synonym, often used interchangeably with .
Synonyms
- Clinging: Adhering closely to.
- Entwined: Twisted together.
- Attached: Emotionally connected and unwilling to separate.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- While itself is not typically part of a fixed idiom, it is used in descriptive phrases to emphasize inseparable attachment.
- Sống xoắn xuýt bên nhau: To live clinging to each other's side.