Definition

Noun: - Padded cotton waistcoat: A traditional Vietnamese garment, typically a sleeveless vest, padded with cotton for warmth. It is often worn over other clothes.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Ông tôi thường mặc áo trấn thủ vào mùa đông. (My grandfather often wears a padded cotton waistcoat in the winter.)
  • Chiếc áo trấn thủ này được may rất cẩn thận. (This padded cotton waistcoat is very carefully tailored.)

Advanced Usage

• Cultural Context: The "áo trấn thủ" is associated with older generations and a traditional, simple lifestyle in Vietnam. It is a practical garment for cool weather.
  • Trong các bộ phim xưa, nhân vật ông lão thường khoác áo trấn thủ. (In old movies, the elderly male character often wears a padded cotton waistcoat.)

Variants and Related Words

• Áo bông (noun): Another common term for a padded (quilted) jacket or coat, which may have sleeves. While similar, "áo bông" often refers to a fuller jacket, whereas "áo trấn thủ" is specifically a waistcoat/vest.
  • Trời lạnh, cậu nên mặc áo bông. (It's cold, you should wear a padded jacket.)

Synonyms

• Gilet ouaté (French loanword/description): The direct translation used in some Vietnamese-French contexts, meaning a padded vest/waistcoat.
• Padded vest: A general English term.

Related Phrases/Idioms

noun

1. Padded cotton waistcoat