bím tóc
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Definition
Noun: A hairstyle created by interweaving three or more strands of hair. It refers to the resulting structure itself—a length of hair formed into a rope-like shape through the process of braiding or plaiting.
Usage
The word "bím tóc" specifically refers to the finished braid. It is a common, everyday term. - Cô ấy buộc hai bím tóc. (She tied her hair into two braids.) - Bím tóc của em bé rất dày. (The baby's braid is very thick.) - Tôi thích kiểu tóc bím tóc đơn giản. (I like the simple braided hairstyle.)
Advanced Usage
- "tết bím tóc": This is the verb phrase meaning "to braid hair." While "bím tóc" is the noun (the braid itself), "tết" is the action.
- Mẹ tôi thường tết bím tóc cho tôi khi tôi còn nhỏ. (My mother used to braid my hair when I was little.)
Variants and Related Words
- Tóc tết / Tóc tết bím: These are alternative noun phrases with the same meaning as "bím tóc," emphasizing the hair that is plaited.
- Tết (verb): To braid, to plait. This is the action verb.
- Đuôi sam: A specific type of braid, often referring to a single, neat braid down the back (similar to a "ponytail" but braided).
Synonyms
- Braid (noun): The most direct equivalent in English.
- Plaît (noun): Another direct equivalent, common in British English.
Related Phrases
- Cột bím tóc: To tie/pull hair into a braid. This combines the action of gathering and securing the hair before or during braiding.
- Cô ấy cột bím tóc trước khi chạy bộ. (She put her hair in a braid before going for a run.)