xúyt xoát
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Nearly, about, almost: Used to describe a quantity, amount, or measurement that is very close to a specific figure but not exactly reaching it. It implies a very small margin of difference.
- Close, by a narrow margin: Describes an action or event that almost happened or was barely avoided.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Cân nặng của nó xúyt xoát 10 kg. (Its weight is nearly 10 kg.)
- Anh ấy xúyt xoát bị tai nạn. (He almost had an accident.)
- Khoảng cách xúyt xoát một cây số. (The distance is about one kilometer.)
Advanced Usage
- The word is often used in informal, spoken Vietnamese to give an approximate estimate. It can sometimes carry a tone of relief when describing a negative event that was narrowly avoided.
Variants and Related Words
Suýt (adv): An abbreviated and more common form meaning "almost" or "nearly," often used before a verb.
- Tôi suýt ngã. (I almost fell.)
Suýt soát (adj): A variant spelling with the same meaning as "xúyt xoát."
Synonyms
- Gần như: almost, nearly.
- Chừng: approximately, about.
- Sắp: about to (often for time or imminent actions).
Related Idioms
- Xúyt xoát nữa thì...: Was this close to... (often used with a gesture).
- Xúyt xoát nữa thì tôi bị lỡ chuyến tàu. (I was this close to missing the train.)