Definition

Noun: A small, usually decorative, clasp or clip used to hold hair in place or as a hair ornament.

Usage

Kẹp tóc is a common noun referring to a functional or decorative hair accessory. It is used to describe the object itself. - Basic Use: To name the hair clip. Cô ấy đeo một chiếc kẹp tóc màu đỏ. (She is wearing a red hair clip.) - Describing Function: To state its purpose of holding hair. Tôi cần một cái kẹp tóc để cố định mái tóc. (I need a hair clip to secure my hair.)

Examples

• (This fabric hair clip is very cute.)
• (My younger sister has a collection of hair clips.)
• (The hair clip is broken.)

Advanced Usage

• "gài kẹp tóc": to put in/pin with a hair clip. (She pins the hair clip into her hair.)
• "tháo kẹp tóc": to take off/remove a hair clip. (Before going to bed, she takes off her hair clip.)

Variants and Related Words

• Kẹp (n): A more general term for any type of clip or clamp (e.g., - paperclip, - binder clip).
• Cặp tóc (n): A less common synonym for .
• Bờm (n): A hairband or headband, a different type of hair accessory.

Synonyms

• Cặp tóc: Hair clip (synonym).
• Đồ cài tóc: Hair ornament (a more general term).

Related Phrases

• Kẹp tóc càng cua: A "crab-claw" style hair clip, typically a hinged, claw-shaped clip. (The claw hair clip is very secure.)
• Kẹp tóc kiểu cặp: A barrette or flat-clasp hair clip. (She prefers to use barrette-style hair clips.)

noun

1. hair-pin