xởn

Một người nông dân đang xởn cánh cho một con vịt.

Definition

1. Verb (rare, archaic):
   • To trim or clip (something, typically wings): The primary meaning of "xởn" is to cut or shorten something, most specifically the wings of a bird to prevent flight.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Xởn cánh vịt. (To clip the duck's wings.)

Advanced Usage

• This word is considered rare and is primarily found in historical or very specific contexts, such as poultry farming or hunting. Its usage in modern Vietnamese is extremely limited.

Variants and Related Words

• Xén (v): to trim, to cut off edges. This is a more common modern synonym.
  • Xén tóc. (To trim hair.)

Synonyms

• Clip: to cut short.
• Trim: to make neat by cutting.
• Crop: to cut something short.

Note on Usage

• The word "xởn" is obsolete. Learners are advised to use the more common verb "xén" or the phrase "cắt ngắn cánh" (to cut wings short) to express the same meaning in contemporary Vietnamese.