xì

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The Vietnamese word "xì" is a verb that generally means "to leak out" or "to escape." It is often used to describe a situation where something is slowly coming out or escaping from a container, like air from a tire or liquid from a bottle.

Usage Instructions:

• "Xì" can be used in both literal and figurative contexts.
• When using "xì," it often describes something that is not supposed to escape but is doing so, often in a way that indicates a problem or a malfunction.

Examples:

1. Literal Usage:

   • "Lốp xe của tôi bị xì." (My tire is leaking.)
   • In this example, "xì" describes the tire losing air.

2. Figurative Usage:

   • "Tin tức xì ra ngoài." (The news leaked out.)
   • Here, "xì" refers to information that was not meant to be shared but has gotten out.

Advanced Usage:

• "Xì" can also be used in more complex sentences to convey a sense of urgency or to describe the action of something escaping in a more dramatic way.
  • For example: "Nước xì ra từ ống nước làm hỏng nhà." (Water leaking from the pipe is damaging the house.)

Word Variants:

• "Xì hơi": This phrase specifically means "to let air out" and is often used in contexts like deflating a tire or balloon.
• "Xì nước": This means "to leak water," referring to any kind of water escape from a container.

Different Meanings:

• "Xì" can also refer to the sound of something hissing or letting out air, like when you open a soda can and hear the fizzing sound.

Synonyms:

• "Rỉ" (to drip or to ooze) can sometimes be used interchangeably with "xì," but "rỉ" often implies a slower, more continuous process.
• "Chảy" (to flow) is another related term, though it is generally used for liquids flowing rather than leaking.

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verb

1. leak out, escape