cổ đứng
Definition
- Noun:
- A standing collar, a mandarin collar: A type of shirt or jacket collar that stands upright, without folding down, and typically has no lapels. It is a traditional style often seen in Vietnamese áo dài and some other Asian garments.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Chiếc áo dài này có cổ đứng rất thanh lịch. (This áo dài has a very elegant standing collar.)
- Anh ấy thích mặc áo sơ mi cổ đứng. (He likes to wear shirts with a mandarin collar.)
Advanced Usage
- "cổ đứng bẻ": A standing collar that is slightly folded or turned down at the top edge, a subtle variation.
- Kiểu áo này có cổ đứng bẻ trông hiện đại hơn. (This shirt style with a slightly folded standing collar looks more modern.)
Variants and Related Words
- Cổ áo (n): Shirt/jacket collar (general term).
- Cổ thuyền (n): Boat neck collar.
- Cổ tròn (n): Round neck collar.
- Cổ chữ V (n): V-neck collar.
Synonyms
- Cổ dựng: Upright collar (a less common synonym).
- Mandarin collar: The direct English equivalent term.
Related Phrases
- Áo cổ đứng (n): A shirt/jacket with a standing collar.
- Cô ấy có một bộ sưu tập áo cổ đứng. (She has a collection of mandarin-collar shirts.)