khăn tua
Definition
- Noun:
- A fringed scarf or shawl: A square piece of silk or fine fabric, traditionally with knotted or braided tassels (fringe) along all four edges. It is a classic Vietnamese accessory, often worn as a scarf, head covering, or shawl.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Cô ấy quàng một chiếc khăn tua bằng lụa màu trắng. (She wore a white silk fringed scarf.)
- Khăn tua là một phụ kiện truyền thống của phụ nữ Việt Nam. (The khăn tua is a traditional accessory for Vietnamese women.)
Advanced Usage
- The is often associated with traditional attire like the and is used in both daily life and formal occasions. It can be folded diagonally and worn over the shoulders or head.
Variants and Related Words
- Khăn lụa (n): silk scarf (may or may not have fringe).
- Cô ấy thích sưu tập khăn lụa. (She likes to collect silk scarves.)
- Khăn choàng (n): shawl, wrap (a more general term).
- Trời lạnh, cô ấy khoác một chiếc khăn choàng. (It's cold, she put on a shawl.)
Synonyms
- Fringed scarf: A scarf with decorative fringe.
- Tasseled shawl: A shawl adorned with tassels.
Related Idioms
- While there is no direct idiom with , it is a cultural symbol. A related concept is "nét duyên thầm" (quiet charm), often associated with the graceful image of a woman in an and .