xấp giọng
Definition
- Verb (Intransitive):
- To wet one's throat, to take a sip to moisten the throat: The primary meaning of "xấp giọng" is the act of drinking a small amount of water or liquid, not to quench thirst, but specifically to moisten or clear the throat, often before speaking, singing, or continuing to talk.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Ông ấy xấp giọng một ngụm nước trước khi bắt đầu bài phát biểu. (He took a sip of water to wet his throat before starting his speech.)
- Ca sĩ thường xấp giọng trước khi lên sân khấu. (Singers often moisten their throats before going on stage.)
- Nói nhiều quá, để tôi xấp giọng đã. (I've talked too much; let me wet my throat first.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is considered somewhat dialectal or colloquial and describes a specific, purposeful action related to vocal preparation or comfort.
Variants and Related Words
- Uống (v): to drink (the general term).
- Nhấp (v): to sip, to take a small drink.
- Làm ẩm giọng: to moisten one's voice (a more descriptive phrase).
Synonyms
- To clear one's throat (by drinking): to take a sip to alleviate throat dryness.
- To wet one's whistle (idiomatic, informal): to take a drink, especially of an alcoholic beverage, but can be used generally.
Notes on Usage
- "Xấp giọng" is not a common word in modern standard Vietnamese and may be encountered in older texts, specific dialects, or in descriptive contexts. The action it describes is more commonly expressed with phrases like "uống một ngụm nước cho đỡ khô họng" (drink a sip of water to relieve a dry throat).