cô ả
Definition
- Noun:
- A young woman, a girl: "Cô ả" is a slang term used to refer to a young woman or girl, often with a slightly informal, familiar, or sometimes playful tone.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Cô ả đó rất xinh. (That girl is very pretty.)
- Mấy cô ả trong lớp tôi rất thân thiện. (The young women in my class are very friendly.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "cô ả" is considered informal slang. It can sometimes carry a slightly dismissive or objectifying nuance depending on context and tone, so it should be used with caution, primarily in very casual speech among peers.
Variants and Related Words
- Cô gái (n): Girl, young woman. This is the standard, neutral term.
- Ả (n): A somewhat archaic or poetic/folk term for a young woman. "Cô ả" is a compound of "cô" (a polite term for a young woman) and "ả".
Synonyms
- Cô gái: Girl, young woman (neutral).
- Thiếu nữ: Maiden, young lady (more literary/poetic).
Related Idioms
- Làm dáng như cô ả đòi lấy chồng: To preen and primp (like a girl eager to get married). This idiom criticizes someone for being overly concerned with their appearance or acting in a vain, frivolous manner.