xuề xòa
Definition
- Adjective:
- Easy-going, casual, not fussy: Describes a personality, attitude, or lifestyle that is relaxed, undemanding, and not particular about formalities, details, or strict rules.
- Informal, unpretentious: Can describe a manner of dressing, living, or behaving that is simple, without ceremony or sophistication.
Usage Examples
- Adjective: (He has a very easy-going personality.) (She dresses casually / in an unpretentious way at home.) (They live together in a very easy-going and comfortable manner.)
Advanced Usage
- "sống xuề xòa": to live in an easy-going, uncomplicated way. (The old man prefers to live a simple, easy-going life in his hometown.)
- "tính xuề xòa": an easy-going nature. (Thanks to his easy-going nature, he has many friends.)
Variants and Related Words
- Xuề xoà: An alternate, equally common spelling of "xuề xòa". The meaning is identical.
- Dễ dãi (adj): Lenient, easy-going (can sometimes have a slightly more negative connotation of being too permissive compared to the generally positive "xuề xòa").
- Thoải mái (adj): Comfortable, relaxed. Often used in similar contexts to describe a feeling or atmosphere.
Synonyms
- Dễ tính: Easy-going, good-natured.
- Phóng khoáng: Liberal, open-minded, generous in spirit.
- Không câu nệ: Not standing on ceremony, not fussy about formalities.
Related Phrases
- Ăn ở xuề xòa: To live and interact in a casual, undemanding way. (Their family interacts in a casual, easy-going way with the neighbors.)
- Xuề xòa cho qua: To handle something in a lax or perfunctory manner to get it over with (can imply a slight negligence). (Don't handle such an important matter in such a lax way.)
Related Idioms
- Xuề xòa như bợm: (Colloquial) To be extremely easy-going or nonchalant, like a seasoned, unflappable person. (He's as cool as a cucumber, nothing can make him worry.)
adj
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easy-going