bờ-lu
Definition
- Noun:
- Blouse: A loose-fitting garment for the upper body, typically worn by women and often more formal or dressy than a shirt. In Vietnamese, this loanword specifically refers to this type of clothing item.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Cô ấy mặc một chiếc bờ-lu trắng rất đẹp. (She is wearing a very beautiful white blouse.)
- Tôi cần mua một chiếc bờ-lu mới để đi làm. (I need to buy a new blouse for work.)
Advanced Usage
- The word "bờ-lu" is a phonetic adaptation of the French word . It is used in Vietnamese with the same core meaning. Its usage is almost exclusively for women's fashion.
- Phong cách công sở thường yêu cầu áo sơ mi hoặc bờ-lu. (Office style often requires a shirt or a blouse.)
Variants and Related Words
- Áo (n): Shirt, top. This is the general Vietnamese word for an upper-body garment. "Bờ-lu" is a more specific term within this category.
- Áo sơ mi (n): Shirt (specifically a button-down shirt, often more structured than a ).
Synonyms
- Áo kiểu (n): A term for a styled or fashionable top, which can sometimes be synonymous with depending on the design.
Related Phrases
- Mặc bờ-lu (verb phrase): To wear a blouse.
- Hôm nay cô ấy mặc bờ-lu kết hợp với chân váy. (Today she is wearing a blouse paired with a skirt.)