Definition

1. Noun:
   • Winter clothes / Winter wear: Clothing specifically designed to be worn in cold weather to provide warmth. This term refers to the category of garments as a whole.
   • Cold-weather gear: Items such as coats, jackets, sweaters, scarves, gloves, and hats used for protection against low temperatures.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Mẹ tôi đã lấy đồ rét trong tủ ra. (My mother took the winter clothes out of the closet.)
  • Trời chuyển lạnh, bạn nhớ mặc đồ rét. (The weather is turning cold, remember to wear your winter clothes.)
  • Cửa hàng này bán rất nhiều đồ rét đẹp. (This store sells a lot of nice winter wear.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "đồ rét" is a common, everyday compound noun. It is typically used in a general, collective sense rather than for a single specific item.

Variants and Related Words

• Áo ấm (n): warm coat/jacket. Refers specifically to an outer layer for warmth.

  • Cô ấy mua một chiếc áo ấm mới. (She bought a new warm coat.)

• Đồ giữ ấm (n): warming clothes / thermal wear. A more descriptive term for clothing that retains heat.

  • Vận động viên leo núi cần đồ giữ ấm chất lượng cao. (Mountain climbers need high-quality thermal wear.)

Synonyms

• Winter clothing: Apparel for the winter season.
• Cold-weather clothing: Garments intended for use in cold conditions.
• Winter gear: Equipment and clothing for winter.

Related Idioms

• "Chuẩn bị đồ rét": to prepare/get ready winter clothes.
  • Tháng mười là lúc để chuẩn bị đồ rét. (October is the time to prepare winter clothes.)