đưa nhẹ
Definition
- Verb:
- To subtly incite or instigate: The primary meaning of "đưa nhẹ" is to gently or lightly provoke, encourage, or nudge someone toward a specific action or thought, often in a covert or suggestive manner.
- To give a slight, suggestive push: It implies influencing someone with a delicate hint or a minor provocation, rather than a direct command or forceful push.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Nó chỉ đưa nhẹ một câu là anh ta đã nổi giận. (He just gave a slight provocation with one sentence, and the man became angry.)
- Đừng đưa nhẹ nó vào chuyện nguy hiểm đó. (Don't subtly incite him into that dangerous matter.)
Advanced Usage
- The term often carries a slightly negative or vulgar connotation, implying manipulation or instigation toward a potentially troublesome or rash action.
- It is frequently used in contexts of gossip, conflict, or temptation, where one person indirectly encourages another to behave badly.
Variants and Related Words
Xúi giục (v): to incite, to instigate (generally stronger and more direct than "đưa nhẹ").
- Bị bạn xúi giục, nó mới làm chuyện dại dột. (Incited by his friend, he did the foolish thing.)
Khích (v): to provoke, to goad.
- Lời nói của cô ấy khích tướng anh ta. (Her words provoked him.)
Synonyms
- To egg on: to encourage someone to do something foolish or daring.
- To nudge: to gently persuade or encourage.
- To instigate: to bring about or initiate (an action or event).
Related Idioms
- Đưa đẩy: to insinuate or to lead on (often in a flirtatious or suggestive context).
- Anh ta thích đưa đẩy khi nói chuyện với phụ nữ. (He likes to insinuate when talking to women.)