len gai

len gai

Một người đàn ông mặc chiếc áo len gai màu nâu.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • Scratchy wool / coarse wool: A low-quality type of wool that is rough, stiff, and unpleasant to the touch, often causing itchiness or discomfort when worn.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • Chiếc áo len này làm bằng len gai nên rất ngứa. (This sweater is made from scratchy wool so it's very itchy.)
    • Len gai thường rẻ hơn len mềm. (Coarse wool is usually cheaper than soft wool.)
Advanced Usage
  • The term is often used descriptively to criticize the texture and quality of a woolen garment or material, implying it is unsuitable for comfortable wear.
Variants and Related Words

  • Len (n): Wool.

    • Cô ấy thích đan len. (She likes to knit wool.)

  • Len mềm / len mịn (n): Soft wool, fine wool.

    • Khăn làm từ len mịn rất dễ chịu. (A scarf made from fine wool is very comfortable.)
Synonyms
  • Coarse wool: Wool with a rough, harsh texture.
  • Itchy wool: Wool that causes a prickling sensation on the skin.
  • Low-grade wool: Wool of inferior quality.
Related Idioms
  • While there is no direct idiom for "len gai," the concept is related to expressions about poor quality or discomfort, such as:
    • Cảm giác như đang mặc bao tải: Feeling like wearing a sack (used to describe very rough, uncomfortable clothing).