Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of loincloth or belt, traditionally made of cloth or leather, worn by wrestlers (đô vật) during a match. It is a specific piece of athletic gear in traditional Vietnamese wrestling, serving both as a garment and a grip point for opponents.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Đô vật chuẩn bị khố bao trước khi bước vào trận đấu. (The wrestler prepares his loincloth before entering the match.)
  • Tay nắm chắc vào khố bao của đối thủ là một kỹ thuật quan trọng. (Gripping the opponent's belt firmly is an important technique.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is highly specific to the context of traditional Vietnamese wrestling (vật cổ truyền). It is not used for everyday clothing or modern sports attire.

Variants and Related Words

• Khố (n): A more general term for a loincloth, historically worn by men in some rural and traditional settings.
• Đai (n): A belt. While "đai" can mean a belt in general, it does not carry the specific cultural and sporting connotation of "khố bao."

Synonyms

• Wrestler's loincloth
• Wrestler's belt (in the specific traditional context)

Cultural Note

• The khố bao is an integral part of the attire and ritual of traditional Vietnamese wrestling. Its presence distinguishes this martial art and connects it to historical practices.