cà vạt
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Definition
Noun: * Tie; necktie: A long, narrow piece of fabric worn around the neck, typically by men, and tied in a knot at the front, often as part of formal or professional attire.
Usage
The word cà vạt is a noun. It is used to refer to the accessory itself. * It is commonly used in contexts related to fashion, dress codes, business attire, and formal events. * The typical verb used with cà vạt is đeo (to wear) or thắt (to tie).
Usage Examples
- Anh ấy đeo một chiếc cà vạt màu xanh dương đi làm. (He wears a blue tie to work.)
- Tôi cần mua một cái cà vạt mới để phù hợp với bộ vest này. (I need to buy a new tie to match this suit.)
- Trong buổi phỏng vấn, bạn nên thắt cà vạt cho lịch sự. (You should wear a tie for the interview to be polite.)
Advanced Usage
- Cà vạt can be modified by adjectives describing its color, pattern, material, or style (e.g., cà vạt lụa - silk tie, cà vạt kẻ sọc - striped tie, cà vạt đen - black tie).
- In very formal or traditional contexts, the synonym cravat (from French) might be used, but cà vạt is the standard, everyday term in modern Vietnamese.
Variants and Related Words
- Nơ (noun): Bow tie. A type of necktie tied into a symmetrical bow.
- Cravat (noun): A historical or formal term for a necktie or neckcloth. This is the original word from which cà vạt is derived.
Synonyms
- Tie (noun): The most common direct synonym in English.
- Necktie (noun): A more formal term with the same meaning.
Related Phrases / Idioms
- Đeo cà vạt: To wear a tie.
- Thắt cà vạt: To tie a tie.
- Cởi cà vạt: To take off/remove a tie.
noun
- tie; necktie
- đeo cà vạtto wear a necktie