cởi trần
Definition
- Adjective / Verb phrase:
- Bare-chested; shirtless; to be bare-chested: Describes a state where a person, typically male, is not wearing any clothing on the upper body, exposing the torso from the shoulders to the waist.
- To go shirtless; to strip to the waist: Describes the action of removing one's shirt or top, resulting in a bare torso.
Usage Examples
Adjective:
- Anh ấy ngồi cởi trần ngoài hiên. (He sat shirtless on the porch.)
- Những đứa trẻ chạy nhảy cởi trần trên bãi biển. (The children ran around bare-chested on the beach.)
Verb phrase:
- Trời nóng quá, anh ấy định cởi trần. (It's too hot; he intends to take his shirt off.)
- Người công nhân cởi trần ra để làm việc cho mát. (The worker stripped to the waist to work more comfortably.)
Advanced Usage
- The phrase often implies informality, casualness, labor, heat, or being at leisure. It is culturally context-dependent and may be considered impolite in formal or public settings.
Variants and Related Words
Ở trần (adj/phr): A synonymous phrase meaning bare-chested or shirtless. It describes the state more than the action.
- Ông ấy thích ở trần khi ở nhà. (He likes to be shirtless at home.)
Cởi áo (v): To take off one's shirt/shirt. This is a more general term and does not specify the resulting state.
- Cô ấy cởi áo khoác. (She took off her jacket.)
Synonyms
- Shirtless: Not wearing a shirt.
- Bare-chested: With the chest uncovered.
- Topless: (Note: In English, "topless" can have broader/gender-neutral implications, while "cởi trần" is most commonly used for males.)
Related Idioms and Expressions
- Đầu trần, chân đất: An idiom meaning "bare-headed and barefoot," describing a state of simple, rustic, or unprepared appearance. While not identical, it shares the concept of being uncovered.
- Nó chạy ra đầu trần chân đất. (He ran out bare-headed and barefoot.)