khăn mùi soa

Một người đàn ông rút chiếc khăn mùi soa từ túi áo để lau trán.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Handkerchief: A small square piece of cloth or paper used for wiping one's nose, face, or hands.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Cô ấy luôn mang theo một chiếc khăn mùi soa thơm trong túi. (She always carries a fragrant handkerchief in her pocket.)
  • Anh ấy dùng khăn mùi soa để lau mồ hôi trán. (He used a handkerchief to wipe the sweat from his forehead.)

Advanced Usage

• "khăn mùi soa bằng vải": cloth handkerchief.

  • Bà tôi thích dùng khăn mùi soa bằng vải hơn là khăn giấy. (My grandmother prefers using a cloth handkerchief over a paper tissue.)

• "khăn mùi soa lụa": silk handkerchief.

  • Chiếc khăn mùi soa lụa đó là một món quà rất tinh tế. (That silk handkerchief is a very delicate gift.)

Variants and Related Words

• Khăn tay (n): This is the more common and modern synonym for "khăn mùi soa," meaning handkerchief.

  • "Khăn mùi soa" is considered slightly more formal or old-fashioned than "khăn tay."

• Khăn giấy (n): Tissue, paper handkerchief.

  • Khăn giấy is disposable, while a khăn mùi soa is typically reusable.

Synonyms

• Handkerchief: The direct and most common English equivalent.
• Pocket square: While similar, this specifically refers to a decorative handkerchief for a suit pocket, not typically for practical use.

Notes on Meaning

• The word "khăn mùi soa" specifically refers to a traditional handkerchief, usually made of cloth. It is often associated with personal care and gentility. The term is less commonly used in everyday modern speech, where "khăn tay" is preferred, but it remains perfectly understandable and carries a slightly refined connotation.