áo mưa

Thân thiện

Một em bé mặc áo mưa màu vàng đi ủng trong cơn mưa.

Definition

Noun: - Raincoat: A garment made from waterproof or water-resistant material, worn to protect the body from getting wet in the rain. - Waterproof jacket: A coat specifically designed to shield the wearer from rainwater.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Nhớ mặc áo mưa, vì trời đang mưa dữ lắm! (Remember to wear a raincoat, because it is raining cats and dogs!)
  • Cô ấy luôn để một chiếc áo mưa trong cốp xe. (She always keeps a raincoat in her motorcycle compartment.)
  • Áo mưa này rất nhẹ và gọn. (This raincoat is very light and compact.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "áo mưa" can sometimes refer specifically to a lightweight, foldable poncho, often made of plastic, commonly used by motorbike riders in Vietnam.
  • Anh taxi mưa bán áo mưa dọc đường. (The raincoat vendors sell ponchos along the roadside during rain.)

Variants and Related Words

• Áo đi mưa: Another term for a raincoat, emphasizing its use for going in the rain.
• Áo mưa gió (n): A wind and rain jacket, offering protection from both elements.

Synonyms

• Raincoat: The most common direct synonym.
• Waterproof: Can describe the material or function.
• Mackintosh: A specific type of raincoat.
• Poncho: A simpler, often sleeveless waterproof garment.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• Chuẩn bị áo mưa: Literally "to prepare a raincoat," meaning to make preparations for a potential problem or rainy day.
  • Dự án có rủi ro, chúng ta nên chuẩn bị áo mưa. (The project has risks; we should prepare for a rainy day.)

Học thuật

noun

1. Waterproof, raincoat, mackintosh
   • nhớ mặc áo mưa, vì trời đang mưa dữ lắm!
     don't forget to wear a raincoat, because it is raining cats and dogs!