xét soi
Definition
- Verb:
- To scrutinize; to examine closely and critically: The primary meaning of "xét soi" is to observe, analyze, or judge something or someone with great care, attention to detail, and often with a critical eye.
- To discern; to perceive with insight: It implies looking into a matter with clarity and acumen to understand its true nature or details.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Ban giám khảo xét soi từng chi tiết trong bài thi. (The jury scrutinized every detail in the exam paper.)
- Anh ấy có thói quen xét soi lời nói của người khác. (He has a habit of scrutinizing other people's words.)
- Cần xét soi vấn đề từ nhiều góc độ. (We need to examine the issue from multiple perspectives.)
Advanced Usage
- The term often carries a nuanced connotation of meticulous, sometimes overly critical, examination. It is frequently used in formal, analytical, or evaluative contexts.
Variants and Related Words
Xét xử (v): to try, to adjudicate (in a legal context).
- Tòa án sẽ xét xử vụ án vào tuần tới. (The court will try the case next week.)
Soi xét (v): a less common variant with the same meaning as "xét soi," meaning to scrutinize.
- Hãy soi xét kỹ lưỡng trước khi quyết định. (Please scrutinize carefully before deciding.)
Synonyms
- Scrutinize: to examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.
- Examine: to inspect in detail.
- Analyze: to study or examine something in detail to explain and interpret it.
- Inspect: to look at something carefully, typically to assess its condition or to discover any shortcomings.
Related Idioms
- Xét nét: to nitpick; to criticize or find fault with minor details.
- Sếp hay xét nét từng lỗi nhỏ của nhân viên. (The boss often nitpicks every small mistake of the employees.)