bà ba
Definition
- Noun:
- A traditional Southern Vietnamese garment: A loose-fitting, collarless shirt, typically with a front opening and long sleeves, traditionally worn by both men and women in Southern Vietnam. It is often made from lightweight fabrics like silk or cotton.
- (Historical/Regional) A type of pajama or casual wear: In some contexts, it refers to comfortable, loose-fitting clothing for relaxation, similar to pajamas.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Ông nội tôi thường mặc áo bà ba màu nâu khi làm vườn. (My grandfather often wears a brown bà ba shirt when gardening.)
- Trang phục áo bà ba và khăn rằn là biểu tượng của người phụ nữ Nam Bộ. (The bà ba shirt and checkered scarf are symbols of Southern Vietnamese women.)
Advanced Usage
- "Áo bà ba": This is the most common and precise term, specifying it is a shirt/top. The word "bà ba" is almost always used with "áo".
- Cô ấy may một chiếc áo bà ba mới bằng lụa. (She sewed a new áo bà ba from silk.)
Variants and Related Words
- Áo bà ba: (n) The full and standard term for the shirt.
- Áo cánh: (n) A general term for a traditional Vietnamese undershirt or light top, which can be similar in some styles but is not specific to Southern Vietnam.
Synonyms
- Traditional shirt: (n) A general term for a culturally specific top.
- Loose-fitting blouse/tunic: (n) Describes the garment's style and fit.
Related Phrases/Idioms
(This word is primarily a specific noun for a clothing item and is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions.)
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South Vietnamese pajamas
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