mô-đéc
Definition
- Adjective (informal):
- Modern, fashionable, stylish: A colloquial adaptation of the French word "moderne," used to describe something that is contemporary, up-to-date, or follows current trends in style and appearance.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Chiếc xe này trông rất mô-đéc. (This car looks very modern.)
- Phong cách ăn mặc của cô ấy luôn mô-đéc. (Her dressing style is always fashionable.)
- Căn hộ được thiết kế theo kiểu mô-đéc. (The apartment is designed in a modern style.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in informal contexts related to fashion, design, technology, and lifestyle to imply a sleek, contemporary, or trendy quality.
Variants and Related Words
- Hiện đại (adj): The standard Vietnamese word for "modern."
- Kiến trúc hiện đại (Modern architecture).
Synonyms
- Modern: relating to the present or recent times.
- Fashionable: characteristic of a current popular style.
- Stylish: having a sophisticated, elegant appearance.
- Trendy: very fashionable or up-to-date.
Notes on Usage
- "Mô-đéc" is a loanword and is considered informal. In formal writing or speech, the native word "hiện đại" is preferred.
- It often carries a connotation of being chic or cool, not just contemporary.