Definition

Noun: - Pillowcase: A removable cloth cover for a pillow. This is the primary and most common meaning.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Cô ấy thay áo gối mỗi tuần một lần. (She changes the pillowcase once a week.)
  • Tôi muốn mua một bộ áo gối bằng cotton. (I want to buy a set of cotton pillowcases.)
  • Áo gối này được thêu rất tinh xảo. (This pillowcase is embroidered very intricately.)

Advanced Usage

• The word áo gối is a compound noun formed from áo (shirt, cover) and gối (pillow). It specifically refers to the cover, not the pillow itself (which is cái gối).
• In traditional Vietnamese culture, embroidered áo gối were often part of a bride's trousseau or given as wedding gifts, symbolizing wishes for a happy marriage.

Variants and Related Words

• Vỏ gối: A less common synonym for áo gối, also meaning pillowcase. Vỏ means "shell" or "peel."
• Ruột gối: Refers to the pillow itself (the inner part), meaning "pillow insert" or "pillow core."
• Bao gối: Another regional or less formal term for a pillowcase. Bao means "bag" or "sack."

Synonyms

• Pillowslip: A less common English synonym for pillowcase.
• Pillow cover: A general term that can be synonymous with pillowcase.

Related Phrases

• Bộ áo gối: A set of pillowcases (often part of a bedding set).
• Áo gối thêu: An embroidered pillowcase.
• Thay áo gối: To change the pillowcase(s).

noun

1. pillow-case