hoa bào
Definition
- Noun:
- Flower-patterned robe: A traditional robe or formal coat, often worn by officials or nobility in historical contexts, that is decorated with embroidered or painted floral patterns.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Vị quan mặc một chiếc hoa bào rất đẹp. (The mandarin wore a very beautiful flower-patterned robe.)
- Hoa bào là một phần quan trọng của trang phục cung đình xưa. (The flower-patterned robe was an important part of ancient court attire.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "hoa bào" is primarily used in historical or literary contexts to describe ornate, formal garments from Vietnam's feudal or royal past. It evokes imagery of rank, ceremony, and traditional craftsmanship.
Variants and Related Words
Long bào (n): dragon robe; the emperor's ceremonial robe embroidered with dragons.
- Long bào thường được mặc trong các đại lễ. (The dragon robe was often worn in grand ceremonies.)
Triều phục (n): court dress; the official attire worn at the royal court.
- Các quan văn võ đều mặc triều phục khi vào chầu. (Civil and military officials all wore court dress when attending the royal audience.)
Synonyms
- Embroidered robe: A garment adorned with needlework designs.
- Ceremonial coat: A formal coat worn for official ceremonies.
Related Idioms
- While there are no common idioms directly using "hoa bào", the concept is related to expressions about status and appearance, such as "Áo mặc sao qua khỏi đầu" (Clothes do not make the man; literally: "However you wear your robe, you cannot escape your head").