lệ bộ
Definition
- Noun:
- Manner of dress or attire according to custom or formality: Refers to the way one is dressed, specifically whether it conforms to expected standards, etiquette, or traditional style for a given occasion.
- Affected or ridiculous manner/airs (derogatory): Describes an artificial, pretentious, or unbecoming style or behavior that is unpleasant to observe.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Anh ấy đến dự tiệc với đủ lệ bộ của một quý ông. (He attended the party with the full, proper attire of a gentleman.)
- Cô ấy ăn mặc lệ bộ khó coi. (She is dressed in a ridiculous/tacky manner.)
- Đã đủ lệ bộ để đi lễ chưa? (Is your attire proper/complete enough to go to the ceremony?)
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in questions or statements to assess or critique the completeness and appropriateness of one's appearance against a social or traditional standard.
Variants and Related Words
- Lề lối (n): custom, practice, way of doing things. This is the root concept from which derives, focusing more on general custom than specifically on attire.
- Theo lề lối cũ. (According to the old custom.)
Synonyms
- Attire: clothing, especially of a formal or specific kind.
- Garb: a fashion or style of dress, especially one associated with a particular group or time.
- Affectation: behavior, speech, or writing that is artificial and designed to impress.
Related Idioms
- Đủ lệ bộ: to be fully/properly attired or equipped according to requirements.
- Cô dâu trong ngày cưới trông thật đủ lệ bộ. (The bride on her wedding day looks fully and properly attired.)