mũ ca-lô
Definition
- Noun:
- A cap, specifically a flat-topped, round, and often brimless military-style cap, typically made of cloth. It is traditionally associated with certain uniforms, such as those of soldiers or students in some contexts.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Các chiến sĩ đội mũ ca-lô màu xanh lá. (The soldiers wear green caps.)
- Trong bức ảnh cũ, học sinh nào cũng đội mũ ca-lô trắng. (In the old photo, every student is wearing a white cap.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "ca-lô" itself is a loanword (from French ). When combined with "mũ" (hat), it specifies this particular style of cap. It can evoke a sense of historical or institutional uniformity.
Variants and Related Words
- Mũ lưỡi trai (n): A peaked cap or baseball cap. This has a brim (visor) and is a more common casual style, distinct from the often brimless .
- Mũ kê pi (n): A kepi; a type of military cap with a flat, circular top and a visor, differing in shape from the .
Synonyms
- Cap: A general term for a close-fitting head covering.
- Military cap: Describes its common association.
Related Concepts
- The is often part of a uniform, symbolizing membership in a group like an army unit, a youth organization, or a school. It represents discipline and collectivity.