măng-tô
Definition
- Noun:
- Overcoat / Trench coat: A long, heavy coat, typically worn over other clothing for warmth or protection from the weather. Historically, it often refers to a classic, belted style like a trench coat.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Trời lạnh, cô ấy khoác chiếc măng-tô dài màu be. (It's cold, she is wearing a long beige overcoat.)
- Phong cách của anh ấy gắn liền với chiếc măng-tô cổ điển. (His style is associated with a classic trench coat.)
Advanced Usage
- The word "măng-tô" is a loanword from the French "manteau", which simply means "coat" or "cloak". In Vietnamese, its usage has narrowed to typically mean a long, formal overcoat.
Variants and Related Words
- Áo khoác dài (n): A direct descriptive phrase meaning "long coat". This is a more general term.
- Cô ấy thích mặc áo khoác dài vào mùa đông. (She likes to wear long coats in winter.)
Synonyms
- Overcoat: A long, warm coat worn outdoors.
- Trench coat: A specific style of belted raincoat or overcoat.
- Topcoat: A lighter overcoat.
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