mắc áo
Definition
- Noun:
- Coat hanger: A device, typically made of wood, plastic, or wire, shaped to support the shape of a garment such as a shirt, coat, or dress from the shoulders, used for hanging and storing clothes.
- Clothes hook / Coat hook: A single hook, often mounted on a wall or door, used for hanging a single item of clothing like a hat, coat, or bag.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Cô ấy treo chiếc váy mới lên mắc áo. (She hung the new dress on the coat hanger.)
- Mắc áo trong phòng tắm bị gãy. (The clothes hook in the bathroom is broken.)
- Anh mua một chục mắc áo bằng nhựa. (He bought a dozen plastic coat hangers.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "mắc áo" is a general, everyday word. In more formal or commercial contexts (e.g., furniture stores, clothing retail), the specific term "móc treo quần áo" is also commonly used to mean "clothes hanger."
Variants and Related Words
Móc áo (n): A synonym for "mắc áo," meaning coat hanger or hook.
- Móc áo này chắc chắn, có thể treo áo khoác dày. (This hanger is sturdy and can hold a thick coat.)
Giá treo quần áo (n): A clothes rack or standing valet for hanging multiple items.
- Cô ấy để áo vest trên giá treo quần áo. (She put the blazer on the clothes rack.)
Synonyms
- Hanger: A device for hanging garments.
- Clothes hook: A hook for hanging clothes.
- Coat hook: A hook specifically for coats.
Related Idioms
- : Literally "to hang a goat's head but sell dog meat," meaning to engage in false advertising or fraud. While not directly containing "mắc áo," it uses the verb "treo" (to hang), relating to the action performed with a hanger.