xăng xái
Definition
- Adjective:
- Energetic and enthusiastic: Describes a person who is very active, eager, and shows great zeal in their actions or work. It implies a lively, bustling, and willing attitude.
- Diligent and assiduous: Refers to someone who works with careful and persistent effort, showing dedication and industriousness.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Cậu ấy làm việc gì cũng xăng xái. (He approaches every task with great enthusiasm.)
- Nhờ có tinh thần xăng xái, cô ấy hoàn thành công việc rất nhanh. (Thanks to her diligent spirit, she completes her work very quickly.)
- Bọn trẻ chơi đùa xăng xái trong công viên. (The children play energetically in the park.)
Advanced Usage
- The word often describes a positive, proactive attitude and is commonly used to praise someone's work ethic or lively demeanor. It can apply to both physical activity and mental engagement.
Variants and Related Words
- Xăng xớm (adj): A less common variant with a similar meaning of being eager, active, and ready to take initiative.
Synonyms
- Energetic: Showing or involving great activity or vitality.
- Enthusiastic: Having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.
- Diligent: Having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties.
- Assiduous: Showing great care and perseverance.
- Zealous: Having or showing zeal; fervent.
Related Idioms
- Xăng xái như con thoi: To be as busy as a bee; to move about very actively and energetically.
- Một ngày làm việc, cô ấy xăng xái như con thoi. (During a workday, she is as busy as a bee.)