chân què
Definition
- Noun:
- A trouser leg of traditional Vietnamese costume (áo dài): Specifically refers to one of the two separate, flowing trouser legs worn as part of the traditional Vietnamese ensemble, typically under the áo dài tunic. It is a component of traditional attire.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Cô ấy may một đôi chân què mới cho bộ áo dài. (She sewed a new pair of chân què for her áo dài.)
- Chân què truyền thống thường rộng và thoải mái. (Traditional chân què are usually wide and comfortable.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is specific to the context of Vietnamese traditional clothing and is not commonly used in modern, everyday fashion outside of this context. It is a historical and cultural term.
Variants and Related Words
- Quần (n): Trousers, pants. This is the general modern word for trousers, of which is a specific, traditional type.
- Quần áo dài (n): Áo dài trousers. This is a more modern or descriptive term for the trousers worn with the áo dài.
Synonyms
- Trouser leg (of áo dài): The English descriptive equivalent.
- Pant leg (of traditional costume): Another descriptive term in English.
Notes on Meaning
- The term 'chân què' is archaic and highly specific. In contemporary Vietnamese, the trousers for an áo dài are simply called "quần áo dài". The reference to "biais de pantalon" (bias-cut trouser) in the historical French-Vietnamese dictionary highlights its tailored, traditional construction. It does not mean "lame leg" or have any connection to disability in this sartorial context.