xăn

Một người đàn ông xăn ống quần lên khi đi qua vũng nước.

Definition

1. Verb:
   • To roll up (sleeves, trousers, etc.): The primary meaning of "xăn" is to fold or turn up a part of one's clothing, typically to prevent it from getting wet or dirty, or to allow for freer movement. It is a dialectal variant of the more standard "xắn".

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Cô ấy xăn tay áo lên để rửa chén. (She rolled up her sleeves to wash the dishes.)
  • Trước khi lội qua suối, anh ấy xăn quần. (Before wading across the stream, he rolled up his trousers.)

Advanced Usage

• The word "xăn" is primarily used in spoken language and certain regional dialects. In formal writing, the form "xắn" is more commonly preferred.

Variants and Related Words

• Xắn (v): The standard form meaning "to roll up".
  • Anh ấy xắn tay áo làm việc. (He rolled up his sleeves to work.)

Synonyms

• Roll up: To fold something, especially a piece of clothing, so it becomes shorter.
• Tuck up: To fold and secure a garment to a higher position.
• Hitch up: To pull something, especially clothing, quickly upwards.

Related Idioms

• Xăn tay áo: Literally "to roll up one's sleeves". Figuratively, it means to prepare to work hard or tackle a difficult task.
  • Mọi người phải xăn tay áo lên để hoàn thành dự án. (Everyone must roll up their sleeves to complete the project.)