Definition

1. Noun:
   • A traditional Vietnamese flat palm hat with fringes: "nón quai thao" refers to a specific type of traditional hat worn by women in the past. It is characterized by its flat, wide, and high-crowned shape made of palm leaves, with a long chin strap (quai) adorned with silk tassels or fringes.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Trong bảo tàng có trưng bày một chiếc nón quai thao cổ. (The museum displays an ancient nón quai thao.)
  • Các cô gái trong làng thường đội nón quai thao trong những dịp lễ hội truyền thống. (The girls in the village often wear the nón quai thao during traditional festivals.)

Advanced Usage

• Cultural Symbol: The "nón quai thao" is not just an accessory but a cultural symbol, often associated with the traditional beauty and grace of Vietnamese women from the northern regions, particularly in folk songs (quan họ) and rituals.
  • Chiếc nón quai thao là một phần không thể thiếu trong trang phục của các liền anh, liền chị quan họ Bắc Ninh. (The nón quai thao is an indispensable part of the costume for quan họ performers from Bắc Ninh.)

Variants and Related Words

• Nón thúng quai thao: A full name sometimes used, emphasizing the hat's resemblance to a flat basket ("thúng").
  • Nón thúng quai thao thường có vành rất rộng. (The nón thúng quai thao usually has a very wide brim.)
• Nón lá: A general term for Vietnamese conical hats, which is a different, more common style.
• Quai thao: Specifically refers to the long, tasseled chin strap of the hat.

Synonyms

• Flat palm hat with fringes: The direct descriptive translation.
• Traditional Vietnamese women's flat hat: A more general descriptive term.

Related Idioms or Phrases

(This specific traditional item does not commonly appear in modern idioms. Its mention is typically direct and descriptive, related to heritage and tradition.)

1. (cũ) Flat palm hat with fringes