xui xiểm
Definition
- Verb:
- To incite or instigate maliciously: The primary meaning of "xui xiểm" is to secretly urge, provoke, or manipulate someone into doing something bad, wrong, or harmful, often for the instigator's own benefit or out of spite.
- To give bad or harmful advice: It involves suggesting a course of action that is detrimental to the person being advised or to others.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Nó bị bạn xui xiểm nên mới trốn học. (He was maliciously incited by a friend, so he skipped school.)
- Đừng nghe lời xui xiểm của người lạ. (Don't listen to the harmful instigation of strangers.)
- Ai đã xui xiểm anh ta làm chuyện này? (Who instigated him to do this?)
Advanced Usage
- The word "xui xiểm" carries a strong negative connotation, implying slyness, deceit, and ill intent behind the act of persuasion. It is often used in contexts of gossip, manipulation, or leading someone astray.
Variants and Related Words
Xúi giục (v): to incite, to instigate. This is a more common synonym with a similar meaning, though "xui xiểm" often implies a sneakier or more malicious tone.
- Hắn ta chuyên xúi giục trẻ em phá phách. (He specializes in inciting children to vandalize.)
Xúc xiểm (v): This is a documented variant form of "xui xiểm," meaning the same thing. The reference note "xui xiểm (rare) như xúc xiểm" confirms they are equivalent.
- Lời xúc xiểm của hắn gây ra nhiều hiểu lầm. (His malicious instigation caused many misunderstandings.)
Synonyms
- Instigate: To bring about or initiate (an action or event), typically a negative one.
- Incite: To encourage or stir up (violent or unlawful behavior).
- Misguide: To lead or guide someone in the wrong direction, often with bad advice.
Related Idioms
- Xui nguyên giục bị: To incite and provoke from beginning to end; to be the mastermind behind a series of bad actions.
- Mọi chuyện rắc rối đều do nó xui nguyên giục bị. (All the trouble happened because he was the one instigating it from start to finish.)