Definition

1. Noun:
   • Calico, plain cotton cloth: A type of simple, lightweight cotton fabric, typically unbleached or plain in color, often used for making everyday clothing or household items.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Áo bà ba thường được may bằng diềm bâu. (The "áo bà ba" is often made from calico.)
  • Cô ấy mua một tấm diềm bâu để may rèm cửa. (She bought a piece of plain cotton cloth to make curtains.)

Advanced Usage

• This term is somewhat traditional and specific to certain contexts, often referring to the simple, sturdy cotton used in traditional Vietnamese garments or utilitarian items.

Variants and Related Words

• Vải bông (n): Cotton fabric (a more general term).
• Vải thô (n): Coarse cloth, rough fabric.

Synonyms

• Calico (n): A plain-woven textile made from unbleached, and often not fully processed, cotton.
• Plain cotton (n): Simple cotton cloth without patterns or dyes.

Notes on Meaning

• The word 'diềm bâu' specifically denotes a plain, utilitarian cotton fabric. It does not refer to patterned, printed, or fine cotton materials.

1. Calico, plain cotton cloth