Definition

1. Noun:
   • Beret: A soft, round, flat-crowned hat, typically made of wool, felt, or similar material, without a brim.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Người lính đội chiếc mũ nồi màu xanh. (The soldier wears a green beret.)
  • Mũ nồi là một phụ kiện thời trang phổ biến vào mùa thu. (The beret is a popular fashion accessory in autumn.)
  • Cô ấy đội mũ nồi trông rất thanh lịch. (She looks very elegant wearing a beret.)

Advanced Usage

• The beret is strongly associated with military uniforms in many countries, often denoting specific units or branches (e.g., commandos, paratroopers). It is also a classic symbol in art, bohemian culture, and French fashion.

Variants and Related Words

• Bê-rê (n): This is the direct loanword from French "béret" and is a synonym for .
  • Anh ấy thích đội bê-rê hơn mũ lưỡi trai. (He prefers wearing a beret over a baseball cap.)

Synonyms

• Beret

Related Idioms

• : This phrase can sometimes be used figuratively to imply assuming a specific role or identity, often one associated with artistry or non-conformity, similar to "wearing the artist's hat."
  • Khi sáng tác, anh ấy như đội chiếc mũ nồi của một nghệ sĩ. (When composing, it's as if he wears the beret of an artist.)