Definitions

1. Noun:
   • Sleepwear, nightwear: A garment specifically designed to be worn while sleeping.
   • Nightgown, nightdress: A loose-fitting dress or garment, typically for women or girls, worn to bed.
   • Pajamas, pyjamas: A set of loose-fitting trousers and a top, or a one-piece garment, worn for sleeping.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Cô ấy mua một chiếc áo ngủ mới bằng lụa. (She bought a new silk nightdress.)
  • Trẻ em thường mặc áo ngủ ấm vào mùa đông. (Children often wear warm pajamas in winter.)
  • Áo ngủ của anh ấy rất thoải mái. (His sleepwear is very comfortable.)

Advanced Usage

• "áo ngủ cách điệu": A stylish or fashionable nightdress, often designed to be aesthetically pleasing.

  • Cô ấy thích sưu tập những bộ áo ngủ cách điệu. (She likes to collect stylish nightwear.)

• "thay áo ngủ": To change into sleepwear.

  • Trước khi đi ngủ, bạn nên thay áo ngủ. (Before going to bed, you should change into your nightclothes.)

Variants and Related Words

• Đồ ngủ (n): A more general term for sleepwear or nightclothes, which can include various garments like nightshirts, pajama sets, etc.
• Pijama (n): A common Vietnamese loanword from "pajamas," often used interchangeably with "áo ngủ" for a two-piece sleep set.

Synonyms

• Nightclothes: Garments worn for sleeping.
• Sleeping attire: Clothing intended for use while sleeping.

Related Phrases

• Mặc áo ngủ: To wear sleepwear/nightclothes.

  • Bé đã mặc áo ngủ và sẵn sàng đi ngủ. (The child has put on his pajamas and is ready for bed.)

• Bộ áo ngủ: A set of sleepwear/pajama set.

  • Cô ấy tặng tôi một bộ áo ngủ mùa hè. (She gave me a set of summer pajamas.)

Related Idioms

(Note: "Áo ngủ" is a specific noun and is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions in Vietnamese. Idioms typically relate to the concept of sleep itself.) - Ngủ ngon lành: To sleep soundly/well. (Implies being comfortable, often in sleepwear). - Mặc bộ áo ngủ mới, tôi ngủ ngon lành cả đêm. (Wearing the new pajamas, I slept soundly all night.)

noun

1. night-dress