guốc kinh

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Definition

1. Noun:
   • A traditional wooden clog or sandal: A type of footwear with a wooden sole, often with a fabric or embroidered toe covering, traditionally associated with the culture of Huế, Vietnam.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Cô ấy mặc áo dài và đi guốc kinh. (She wears an áo dài and guốc kinh.)
  • Guốc kinh là một phần của trang phục truyền thống Huế. (Guốc kinh is part of the traditional costume of Huế.)

Advanced Usage

• The term specifically evokes the elegance and heritage of the former imperial capital, Huế. It is strongly linked to the image of women in (traditional long dress).

Variants and Related Words

• Guốc (n): A general term for wooden clogs or sandals.
• Dép (n): Sandals (typically with straps, not necessarily wooden).

Synonyms

• Wooden clog
• Traditional sandal
• Huế-style clog

Cultural Note

• are more than simple footwear; they are a cultural artifact representing the refinement of central Vietnamese tradition, particularly from the Huế region.