mùi-soa

Cô ấy dùng chiếc mùi-soa để lau mồ hôi trên trán.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Handkerchief: A small square piece of cloth or paper used for wiping the nose, face, or hands.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Cô ấy lấy chiếc mùi-soa ra lau nước mắt. (She took out a handkerchief to wipe her tears.)
  • Anh ấy luôn mang theo một chiếc mùi-soa sạch trong túi. (He always carries a clean handkerchief in his pocket.)

Advanced Usage

• The word "mùi-soa" is a dated term in modern Vietnamese, derived from the French word (handkerchief). It is less common today than the native word "khăn tay".

Variants and Related Words

• Khăn tay (n): The more common, native Vietnamese term for handkerchief.
  • "Khăn tay" và "mùi-soa" có nghĩa giống nhau. ("Khăn tay" and "mùi-soa" have the same meaning.)

Synonyms

• Handkerchief: A cloth for personal hygiene.
• Kleenex / Tissue: Disposable paper handkerchief (modern equivalent).

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