khăn vuông
Definition
- Noun:
- A square scarf: A piece of cloth, typically square in shape, worn as a traditional headscarf, neckerchief, or shoulder covering, often folded diagonally into a triangle before being tied.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Cô ấy đội một chiếc khăn vuông màu đỏ. (She is wearing a red square scarf.)
- Chiếc khăn vuông này có hoa văn rất đẹp. (This square scarf has a very beautiful pattern.)
- Khăn vuông là một phần của trang phục truyền thống. (The square scarf is part of the traditional costume.)
Advanced Usage
- The is a significant cultural item, especially associated with the traditional attire () and rural imagery of Vietnamese women. It is often made of silk or cotton.
Variants and Related Words
- Khăn (n): A general term for cloth, towel, or scarf.
- Khăn choàng (n): A shawl or a longer, rectangular scarf.
- Khăn rằn (n): A specific type of checkered scarf, often associated with southern Vietnam.
Synonyms
- Neckerchief: A scarf worn around the neck.
- Headscarf: A scarf worn covering the head.
- Bandana: A large handkerchief, usually patterned and tied around the head or neck.
Related Idioms
- While there is no direct idiom with , it is frequently evoked in poetry and songs as a symbol of feminine grace, simplicity, and Vietnamese cultural identity.