cẩm châu
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Definition
- Noun:
- A type of silk fabric: "cẩm châu" refers to a soft, patterned silk fabric, often with floral or decorative motifs woven into it. This term is considered somewhat archaic in modern Vietnamese.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Chiếc áo dài may bằng cẩm châu trông rất sang trọng. (The áo dài made from cẩm châu silk looks very luxurious.)
- Cẩm châu là một loại vải quý ngày xưa. (Cẩm châu was a precious type of fabric in the old days.)
Advanced Usage
- The word "cẩm châu" is primarily found in historical or literary contexts to describe fine, traditional textiles.
Variants and Related Words
- Cẩm nhung (n): A synonym for "cẩm châu," also meaning a soft, figured silk fabric.
- Tấm vải cẩm nhung mềm mại. (The piece of cẩm nhung fabric is soft.)
Synonyms
- Lụa hoa (n): Patterned silk.
- Gấm (n): Brocade (a richer, often heavier decorative fabric).
Notes on Meaning
- The core meaning is a specific, ornate silk textile. It does not refer to jewels or pearls ("châu" in this context is part of the compound name for the fabric, not the word for "pearl").
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