khăn san
Definition
- Noun:
- A woman's scarf made of thin silk fabric: A delicate, lightweight scarf, typically worn by women, crafted from fine, sheer silk material.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Cô ấy quàng một chiếc khăn san màu trắng. (She is wearing a white khăn san.)
- Chiếc khăn san lụa này rất mỏng và đẹp. (This silk khăn san is very thin and beautiful.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is specific and traditional, often evoking imagery of classic, elegant Vietnamese attire. It is not commonly used for modern, everyday scarves.
Variants and Related Words
- Khăn lụa (n): A silk scarf. This is a more general term, while specifies a very thin, fine silk.
- Khăn choàng (n): A shawl or wrap, which can be made of various materials and is often larger or warmer than a .
Synonyms
- Silk scarf: A scarf made from silk.
- Gauzy scarf: A scarf made from a very thin, light fabric.
Related Idioms
- There are no common idioms specifically using the term "khăn san." It is a straightforward noun describing a specific item of clothing.