Definition

1. Noun:
   • Loose-fitting tunic / Loose robe: A traditional, wide-cut garment, often with long, flowing sleeves, worn in various Asian cultures. It emphasizes comfort and ease of movement.
   • Loose shirt / Blouse: In modern, general usage, it refers to any top or shirt that is intentionally cut to be non-form-fitting and roomy.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Cô ấy thích mặc áo rộng vì cảm giác thoải mái. (She likes to wear loose-fitting tunics for comfort.)
  • Trong tiết trời nóng bức, một chiếc áo rộng bằng vải cotton là lựa chọn tuyệt vời. (In hot weather, a loose cotton blouse is an excellent choice.)
  • Áo rộng truyền thống thường được mặc trong các dịp lễ. (Traditional loose robes are often worn during festivals.)

Advanced Usage

• The term can describe specific traditional garments like the "áo dài" when worn in a looser, more historical style, or the "áo bà ba" in a relaxed fit.
• In fashion, "áo rộng" is associated with styles such as oversized shirts, boyfriend blazers, or tunics.

Variants and Related Words

• Áo thụng (n): A synonym for a flowing, loose robe or tunic, often used in literary or formal contexts.

  • Các vị đạo sĩ mặc áo thụng trắng. (The Taoist priests wear white flowing robes.)

• Áo phông rộng (n): An oversized T-shirt.

  • Anh ấy mặc một chiếc áo phông rộng và quần jeans. (He is wearing an oversized T-shirt and jeans.)

Synonyms

• Loose garment: A general term for non-fitting clothing.
• Tunic: A simple, often sleeveless or short-sleeved, loose piece of clothing.
• Oversized shirt: A shirt deliberately designed to be larger than the standard fit.

Related Concepts

• Comfort wear: Clothing prioritized for comfort over form-fitting style.
• Traditional attire: Garments that are part of a culture's historical dress, often characterized by loose fits.