xỉa

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The Vietnamese word "xỉa" is a verb that means "to pick" or "to poke." It is often used when referring to the action of picking something out or cleaning something, usually with a small, pointed object like a toothpick or a needle.

Usage Instructions:

• "Xỉa" can be used in both casual and formal contexts, but it is more commonly found in everyday conversation.
• You can use it when talking about personal hygiene, such as cleaning your teeth, or in a more general sense of picking at something.

Example:

1. Casual Context:

   • "Tôi phải xỉa răng sau khi ăn."
   • (I have to pick my teeth after eating.)

2. General Context:

   • "Anh ấy xỉa vào cái lỗ để xem có gì bên trong."
   • (He poked into the hole to see what was inside.)

Advanced Usage:

In a more advanced context, "xỉa" can be used metaphorically to describe someone who is prying into someone else's business or poking their nose into matters that don’t concern them.

Word Variants:

• "Xỉa" can be combined with other words to form phrases:
  • "xỉa răng" (to pick teeth)
  • "xỉa xói" (to poke fun at or criticize)

Different Meanings:

While "xỉa" primarily means "to pick" or "to poke," it can also imply a sense of intrusion or unwelcome interference, especially when used in a metaphorical sense.

Synonyms:

Some synonyms for "xỉa" include: - "chọc" (to poke) - "nhón" (to pinch or pick lightly)

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verb

1. to pick