bao tượng
Definition
- Noun:
- Money belt / Girdle purse: A traditional pouch or small bag, often made of cloth or leather, designed to be worn concealed around the waist or under clothing to safely carry money, valuables, or important documents.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Ông cụ giữ tiền trong một cái bao tượng cột quanh bụng. (The old man kept his money in a bao tượng tied around his waist.)
- Người buôn bán ngày xưa thường dùng bao tượng để đựng tiền vàng. (Merchants in the old days often used a bao tượng to hold gold coins.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "bao tượng" is considered a regional or dialectal word, more commonly used in specific areas of Vietnam. In modern, standard Vietnamese, the concept is more frequently described with other terms.
Variants and Related Words
Túi đeo thắt lưng (n): A more modern and common term for a belt bag or waist pouch.
- Anh ấy đựng điện thoại trong túi đeo thắt lưng khi đi du lịch. (He keeps his phone in a belt bag when traveling.)
Bao (n): A general term for a bag, sack, or pouch.
- Túi tiền (n): A money bag or purse.
Synonyms
- Money belt: A belt with a concealed pouch for money.
- Girdle purse: A historical term for a purse worn on a girdle or belt.
- Waist pouch: A small bag worn around the waist.
Notes on Usage
- "Bao tượng" is an archaic or dialectal term. When communicating in contemporary Vietnamese, using "túi đeo thắt lưng" or simply describing it as a pouch worn around the waist will be more widely understood.