cổ leo
Definition
- Noun:
- A climbing neck: This term refers to a high, upright, and close-fitting neckline on a garment, typically one that encircles the base of the throat. It is often used to describe the neckline of traditional Vietnamese attire like the áo dài.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Chiếc áo dài này có cổ leo rất thanh lịch. (This áo dài has a very elegant high neck.)
- Cô ấy thích những kiểu áo cổ leo. (She likes shirts with high, standing necklines.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is specifically associated with traditional and formal clothing design, implying a structured, vertical neckline rather than a folded or draped one.
Variants and Related Words
- Cổ áo (n): collar (the general term for any collar).
- Cổ đứng (n): standing neck, high neck (a more general synonym for a high, upright neckline).
Synonyms
- High neck
- Standing neck
- Upright neckline
Related Terms
- Cổ thuyền (n): boat neck.
- Cổ tròn (n): round neck.
- Cổ chữ V (n): V-neck.