xịch

Xe đỗ xịch trước cửa nhà.

Definition

1. Verb:
   • To stop abruptly or come to a sudden halt: Describes a vehicle or object ceasing movement in a sudden, sharp manner.
   • To pull up or arrive with a definitive stop: Often used for vehicles arriving and stopping precisely at a point.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Xe khách xịch đến bến lúc 10 giờ sáng. (The coach pulled up at the station at 10 a.m.)
  • Chiếc ô tô xịch lại trước cổng. (The car came to a sudden stop in front of the gate.)
  • Anh ta xịch xe máy sát vào lề đường. (He abruptly stopped his motorbike close to the curb.)

Advanced Usage

• This verb is often used with adverbs like lại (to indicate stopping) or đến (to indicate arriving and stopping). It conveys a sense of decisive, sometimes slightly abrupt, termination of movement.

Variants and Related Words

• Đỗ xịch (v): To park or stop suddenly and definitively.
  • Xe cảnh sát đỗ xịch ngay trước tòa nhà. (The police car stopped dead right in front of the building.)

Synonyms

• Dừng đột ngột: To stop suddenly.
• Đỗ sát: To pull up close (and stop).
• Hãm lại: To brake to a stop.

Notes on Usage

• "Xịch" is a specific and somewhat vivid verb primarily used for the movement of vehicles. It is less commonly used for people walking. Its usage implies a clear, final, and often audible stop (e.g., the sound of brakes).