xồ
Definition
- Verb:
- To lunge; to rush out; to dart out: Describes a sudden, forceful, and often aggressive forward movement, typically from a concealed or waiting position. It implies an impulsive or attacking motion.
- To pounce; to spring: Used for animals or people moving swiftly to attack or seize something.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Con chó xồ ra khỏi cổng. (The dog lunged out from the gate.)
- Tên cướp xồ vào ngân hàng. (The robber rushed into the bank.)
- Mèo xồ tới con chuột. (The cat pounced on the mouse.)
Advanced Usage
- The verb "xồ" often carries a connotation of suddenness and lack of warning. It is frequently used in contexts involving animals (like guard dogs) or hostile human actions.
- It can describe the sudden appearance or emergence of something non-living in a metaphorical sense, implying force or abruptness.
- Cơn gió mạnh xồ qua cửa sổ. (A strong gust of wind rushed through the window.)
Variants and Related Words
- Xồng xộc (adv/adj): To act or enter in a rude, hasty, and impulsive manner.
- Anh ta xồng xộc bước vào phòng họp. (He barged into the meeting room.)
Synonyms
- Lunge: To make a sudden forward movement.
- Rush: To move with urgent haste.
- Pounce: To spring or swoop suddenly to seize or attack.
- Charge: To rush forward in attack.
Related Idioms
- Xồ ra xồ vào: To go in and out frequently and hastily; to bustle about.
- Cô ấy xồ ra xồ vào lo chuẩn bị bữa tiệc. (She was bustling in and out preparing for the party.)