Definition

1. Noun (Historical):
   • Soldier's conical hat: A specific type of conical hat, traditionally made of bamboo and palm leaves, worn by soldiers in historical Vietnamese armies. It served as both a piece of military headgear and protection from the sun and rain.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Trong các bảo tàng, chúng ta có thể thấy những chiếc nón dấu của quân đội thời Nguyễn. (In museums, we can see the nón dấu of the Nguyen dynasty's army.)
  • Nón dấu là một phần quan trọng trong trang phục của lính thời xưa. (The nón dấu was an important part of the uniform for soldiers in ancient times.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "nón dấu" is primarily used in historical, cultural, or museum contexts to describe this specific artifact. It is not used for modern military helmets or headgear.

Variants and Related Words

• Nón lá (n): Conical leaf hat. This is the general term for the traditional Vietnamese conical hat worn by civilians. The is a military variant of the .
  • Nón lá thường được làm thủ công. (Conical leaf hats are usually handmade.)

Synonyms

• Military conical hat: A direct descriptive synonym in English.
• Soldier's hat (historical context): A simpler synonym when the historical Vietnamese context is understood.

Related Cultural Notes

• The "nón dấu" is a symbol of the historical Vietnamese soldier, often depicted in paintings, statues, and historical films. Its design could sometimes denote the soldier's rank or unit.

1. (lịch sử) Soldier's conical hat