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buông xõng

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The Vietnamese word "buông xõng" can be understood as a way of expressing yourself in a somewhat sharp or curt manner. It often implies that someone is speaking in a way that can come off as rude or dismissive, especially when they are annoyed or frustrated.

Basic Definition:
  • English Meaning: To drop some sharp words or to answer curtly.
Usage Instructions:
  • You can use "buông xõng" when describing a situation where someone responds to a question or comment in a way that is not polite or is short and to the point, often because they are upset or do not want to engage further.
Examples:
  1. Casual Context:

    • "Khi bị hỏi nhiều lần, ấy đã buông xõng một câu."
    • (When asked many times, she dropped a curt sentence.)
  2. Conversational Context:

    • "Anh ấy bực mình nên đã buông xõng một câu trả lời."
    • (He was annoyed, so he answered curtly.)
Advanced Usage:
  • "Buông xõng" can also refer more broadly to expressing frustration or annoyance, not just in the form of answering questions, but in any verbal exchange where the speaker's tone is sharp.
Word Variants:
  • There are no direct variants of "buông xõng," but it can be used in different tenses or with different subjects to change the sentence structure. For instance:
    • "Tôi buông xõng" (I drop a curt remark)
    • "Họ đã buông xõng" (They dropped curt words)
Different Meanings:
  • While "buông xõng" primarily refers to speaking sharply or curtly, it may also imply a sense of giving up on a conversation or not wanting to continue discussing a topic further.
Synonyms:
  • Cộc cằn: Rough or abrupt in manner.
  • Thô lỗ: Rude or impolite.
  • Châm chọc: Sarcastic or mocking (though this may carry a slightly different tone).
  1. To drop some sharp words, to drop some words curtly
    • bực mình, buông xõng một câu
      cross, he dropped a curt sentence
    • trả lời buông xõng
      to answer curtly

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