Definition

1. Verb:
   • To tailor / to make to measure: The primary meaning of "may đo" is the act of sewing or creating a garment (like a suit, dress, or shirt) specifically according to the exact measurements and preferences of an individual customer, ensuring a custom fit.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Bộ vest này được may đo cẩn thận. (This suit was carefully tailored.)
  • Cô ấy thích ra tiệm để may đo quần áo. (She likes to go to the shop to have clothes made to measure.)
  • Anh ấy may đo chiếc áo sơ mi vừa vặn hoàn hảo. (He tailored the shirt for a perfect fit.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "may đo" inherently implies a bespoke service and a higher level of craftsmanship compared to buying ready-made clothing ("quần áo may sẵn").
• It can be used metaphorically to describe something designed or adapted precisely for a specific purpose or person.
  • Chương trình đào tạo được may đo cho nhu cầu của công ty. (The training program was tailored to the company's needs.)

Variants and Related Words

• Đo may (v): This is a variant word order with the same meaning (to measure and sew).
• May sẵn (v): To pre-make, to manufacture ready-to-wear clothing (the opposite of "may đo").
• Thợ may (n): Tailor, seamstress.
• Đồ may đo (n): Bespoke clothing, custom-made garments.

Synonyms

• Tailor: To make or adapt for a particular purpose or person.
• Make to measure: To create according to specific individual dimensions.
• Custom-make: To produce according to individual order.

Related Idioms

• May đo tâm trí: A metaphorical phrase meaning to manipulate or shape someone's thoughts (to tailor someone's mind).
  • Những bài tuyên truyền đó nhằm may đo tâm trí công chúng. (That propaganda aims to tailor the public's mind.)