Definition

1. Noun:
   • Jacket collar lining: A piece of fabric, often in a contrasting color or material, used to line the inside of a traditional Vietnamese tunic (áo dài) collar. It serves both a decorative and a structural purpose.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Chiếc áo dài mới của cô ấy có lá sen màu vàng. (Her new áo dài has a yellow collar lining.)
  • Thợ may đang khâu lá sen vào cổ áo. (The tailor is sewing the collar lining onto the dress.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "lá sen" is specific to traditional Vietnamese clothing, particularly the . It is a specialized tailoring term.

Variants and Related Words

• Cổ áo (n): Collar. This is the general term for the collar itself, of which the is the inner lining part.
• Lớp lót (n): Lining. A general term for any lining in clothing.

Synonyms

• Collar lining
• Facing (specifically for a collar)

Notes on Meaning

• The literal translation of "lá sen" is "lotus leaf." In the context of clothing, it is a metaphorical term comparing the shape and perhaps the delicate, layered nature of the collar lining to a lotus leaf. The primary and practical meaning in fashion is jacket collar lining.

1. Jacket collar lining