xõa
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Definition
- Verb:
- To hang down loosely, to let down (hair): "xõa" primarily describes the action of allowing something, especially hair, to hang down freely and loosely without being tied up or restrained.
- To relax, to let loose (figurative): In modern, informal usage, "xõa" is often used metaphorically to mean relaxing completely, letting go of worries, or indulging freely without inhibition.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Cô ấy xõa mái tóc dài của mình. (She let down her long hair.)
- Cuối tuần này, chúng ta cứ xõa đi, đừng nghĩ ngợi gì cả. (This weekend, let's just relax and not think about anything.)
- Sau kỳ thi, tôi chỉ muốn về nhà và xõa. (After the exam, I just want to go home and chill.)
Advanced Usage
- "xõa tóc": to let one's hair down (literally and figuratively).
- Cô ấy thích xõa tóc khi ở nhà. (She likes to let her hair down when she's at home.)
- "cứ xõa đi": a common, encouraging phrase meaning "just go with the flow," "just relax," or "just let loose."
- Đừng căng thẳng, cứ xõa đi! (Don't be stressed, just chill!)
- "tinh thần xõa": a carefree, relaxed attitude.
- Anh ấy có tinh thần xõa, chẳng lo lắng gì. (He has a carefree attitude, not worrying about anything.)
Variants and Related Words
- Xoã (verb): An alternate, less common spelling with the same meaning.
- Buông xõa (verb phrase): To let go completely, to abandon oneself to (often with a slightly negative connotation of neglect).
- Anh ta buông xõa sau khi mất việc. (He let himself go completely after losing his job.)
Synonyms
- Thả lỏng: to loosen, to relax (physically or mentally).
- Buông thả: to let go, to indulge (can imply a lack of restraint).
- Nghỉ ngơi: to rest (more general term for resting).
Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)
- Xõa hết mình: to let loose completely, to go all out in relaxing/enjoying.
- Bữa tiệc tối qua, mọi người đều xõa hết mình. (At the party last night, everyone let loose completely.)
Related Idioms
- Ăn chơi xõa: to party and indulge freely (often implies lavish or carefree spending on entertainment).
- Cậu ấy vừa nhận lương là đi ăn chơi xõa ngay. (As soon as he got his salary, he went out to party and indulge.)