bới tác
Definition
- Verb:
- To fasten up one's hair: To gather and secure one's hair, typically by twisting, coiling, or pinning it into a neat, compact shape on the head, such as a bun or a chignon.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Cô ấy bới tác gọn gàng trước khi đi làm. (She fastened up her hair neatly before going to work.)
- Để chuẩn bị nấu ăn, chị ấy thường bới tác lên cao. (To prepare for cooking, she usually fastens her hair up high.)
Advanced Usage
- The action often implies a practical or aesthetic purpose, keeping hair away from the face or creating a formal hairstyle. It is a deliberate and complete action of securing all loose hair.
Variants and Related Words
- Búi tóc (n): a hair bun; the specific style or result of fastening the hair.
- Cô ấy có một búi tóc rất đẹp. (She has a very beautiful hair bun.)
Synonyms
- To put up one's hair: To arrange and secure hair on the head.
- To pin up one's hair: To fasten hair using pins or clips.
Related Idioms
- While "bới tác" itself is not commonly part of a fixed idiom, it relates to the cultural practice of hair styling. A related expression is "búi cao tết chặt", which describes the act of tying hair up high and tightly, often implying readiness for work or discipline.
verb
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to fasten up one's hair
