Definition

1. Noun:
   • Ceremonial attire / Formal dress: "Âu trang" is a rare, literary term referring to formal Western-style clothing or ceremonial dress, similar in meaning to "âu phục" (Western attire).

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Trong buổi lễ, các quan khách đều mặc âu trang. (At the ceremony, all the guests wore formal Western attire.)
  • Âu trang thường được dùng trong các dịp trang trọng. (Ceremonial dress is often worn on formal occasions.)

Advanced Usage

• This term is primarily found in classical or literary texts and is seldom used in modern everyday conversation. It carries a formal and somewhat antiquated tone.

Variants and Related Words

• Âu phục (n): Western-style clothing, suit. This is the more common term for Western formal wear.
  • Anh ấy mặc âu phục để đi phỏng vấn. (He wore a suit to go to the interview.)

Synonyms

• Formal wear: Clothing suitable for formal events.
• Ceremonial dress: Attire worn for official ceremonies.
• Western attire: Clothing in the Western style.

Notes on Usage

• The word "âu trang" is considered rare and literary. For most contexts involving modern Western-style formal clothing, "âu phục," "com-lê" (suit), or "đồ vest" are more commonly used and understood.