Definition

Noun: * Imitation leather, faux leather, synthetic leather: A material manufactured to look and feel like genuine leather but is made from other substances, such as polyurethane (PU) or polyvinyl chloride (PVC). It is often used in clothing, accessories, and upholstery.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Chiếc túi này làm bằng giả da. (This bag is made of imitation leather.)
  • Áo khoác giả da thường rẻ hơn áo khoác da thật. (Faux leather jackets are usually cheaper than real leather jackets.)
  • Ghế sofa bọc giả da dễ lau chùi. (A sofa upholstered in synthetic leather is easy to clean.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "giả da" directly describes the material's nature as an imitation. In commercial or fashion contexts, more specific terms like "da PU" (PU leather) or "da PVC" (PVC leather) are commonly used to indicate the exact synthetic material.
  • Tôi thích chất liệu da PU hơn vì nó mềm và thoáng hơn da PVC. (I prefer PU leather material because it is softer and more breathable than PVC leather.)

Variants and Related Words

• Vải giả da (n): Literally "imitation leather fabric," another common way to refer to the material, emphasizing its textile base.
• Da nhân tạo (n): "Artificial leather." This is a more technical or formal synonym for "giả da".
• Da simili (n): A borrowed term (from Italian/French) sometimes used in Vietnamese, equivalent to "simulated leather."

Synonyms

• Da tổng hợp (n): Synthetic leather.
• Da công nghiệp (n): Industrial leather (a less common term).

Related Phrases

• Hàng giả da (n): Imitation leather goods/products.
  • Cửa hàng này chuyên bán các hàng giả da như ví và thắt lưng. (This store specializes in imitation leather goods like wallets and belts.)

1. Imitation leather