khăn quàng cổ
Definition
- Noun:
- Scarf (specifically a neck scarf): A piece of cloth, often long and rectangular or triangular, worn around the neck for warmth, fashion, or as part of a uniform.
- Pioneer scarf (red scarf): In a specific Vietnamese context, it refers to the red scarf worn by Ho Chi Minh Young Pioneers, symbolizing membership.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Trời lạnh, cô ấy quàng một chiếc khăn quàng cổ bằng len. (It's cold, she is wearing a woolen scarf.)
- Các em học sinh đeo khăn quàng cổ đỏ trong lễ chào cờ. (The students wear red scarves during the flag salute ceremony.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "khăn quàng cổ đỏ" (red scarf) is a culturally specific item representing the Young Pioneer organization in Vietnam, similar to a neckerchief in other scouting movements.
Variants and Related Words
- Khăn cổ (n): A more casual or abbreviated term for a neck scarf.
- Khăn len (n): A woolen scarf, which is often a type of .
Synonyms
- Scarf: A general term for a piece of cloth worn around the neck or head.
- Neckerchief: A smaller, often triangular scarf, typically tied at the neck.
Related Idioms
- While there is no direct idiom with "khăn quàng cổ", the red scarf ("khăn quàng cổ đỏ") is itself a potent symbol, often invoked in phrases about childhood, school, and socialist education.
- Tuổi thơ với khăn quàng cổ đỏ. (A childhood with the red scarf.)