xài xạc
Definition
- Adjective:
- Dilapidated, worn-out, shabby: Describes objects, buildings, or clothing that are in a state of severe disrepair, decay, or tattered condition due to extensive use or neglect.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Nhà cửa xài xạc. (The houses are dilapidated.)
- Quần áo xài xạc. (The clothes are worn-out.)
- Chiếc xe trông thật xài xạc. (The car looks very shabby.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used to emphasize a state of ruin or extreme wear, beyond simple old age. It implies the object is barely functional or presentable due to prolonged use or lack of maintenance.
Variants and Related Words
- Xài (v): A Southern Vietnamese colloquial term meaning "to use" or "to spend". Note: "Xài xạc" is a distinct adjective and not a direct variant of the verb "xài".
- Xác xơ (adj): Tattered, threadbare. A close synonym often describing frayed fabric or a worn appearance.
Synonyms
- Dilapidated: In a state of disrepair or ruin.
- Worn-out: Damaged or weakened from prolonged use.
- Shabby: In poor condition from wear or lack of care.
- Tattered: Torn and ragged.
Related Idioms
- While "xài xạc" itself is not typically part of a longer idiom, its meaning aligns with expressions describing extreme poverty or neglect, such as "nghèo xác xơ" (destitute, poverty-stricken).