hài sảo
Definition
- Noun:
- Embroidered shoe: A traditional type of footwear, often a slipper or flat shoe, that is decorated with intricate embroidery. The term is archaic and refers to a specific, ornamented shoe from historical contexts.
- Embroidered babouche: A specific reference to an embroidered, heelless slipper, reflecting cultural attire.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Các cung tần mặc áo gấm và đi hài sảo. (The court ladies wore brocade robes and embroidered shoes.)
- Hài sảo là một phần trang phục truyền thống. (The embroidered shoe is part of the traditional costume.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "hài sảo" is primarily found in historical or literary descriptions, particularly those depicting royal, aristocratic, or ceremonial dress in ancient Vietnam.
Variants and Related Words
- Hài (n): A general, more common term for a traditional flat shoe or slipper.
- Cô ấy đi đôi hài màu đỏ. (She wore a pair of red traditional shoes.)
Synonyms
- Embroidered slipper: A shoe decorated with needlework.
- Ornamental footwear: Decorative shoes.
Notes on Usage
- "Hài sảo" is an archaic word. In modern Vietnamese, the simpler term "hài" or descriptive phrases like "giày thêu" (embroidered shoes) are more commonly used.
- It specifically connotes a level of craftsmanship and formality associated with the past.