hở ngực
Definition
- Adjective:
- Low-necked (of clothing): Describes a garment, typically a dress, blouse, or top, that is cut low, revealing a portion of the chest, neckline, or upper chest area.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Chiếc váy dạ hội này hở ngực quá. (This evening gown is too low-necked.)
- Cô ấy thích mặc những chiếc áo hở ngực vào mùa hè. (She likes to wear low-necked tops in the summer.)
- Trang phục hở ngực không phù hợp với môi trường công sở. (Low-necked attire is not suitable for the office environment.)
Advanced Usage
- Implied Context: The term is almost exclusively used to describe women's clothing and carries a connotation of being revealing, stylish, or potentially inappropriate depending on the context. It is a descriptive term, not a standard clothing category name.
Variants and Related Words
- Hở hang (adj): Revealing, showing a lot of skin. This is a more general term for any type of revealing clothing.
- Áo hở ngực (n): A low-necked top/blouse.
- Váy hở ngực (n): A low-necked dress.
Synonyms
- Décolleté (adj, from French): Having a low neckline. This is a direct synonym often used in fashion contexts.
- Low-cut (adj): Cut low, especially at the neckline.
Related Phrases/Idioms
Note: "Hở ngực" itself is not typically part of idiomatic expressions. It is used literally. - Ăn mặc hở hang: To dress in a revealing manner. - Cô ấy thường bị chỉ trích vì ăn mặc hở hang. (She is often criticized for dressing in a revealing way.)
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Low-necked (of dress)
