Definition

1. Noun:
   • A traditional Vietnamese flat, circular hat: A specific type of traditional conical hat, characterized by its wide, flat, and shallow shape resembling a basket tray ("thúng"), typically worn by women in ceremonial attire or in northern Vietnamese quan họ folk performances.
   • A ceremonial hat: It is often part of the traditional costume (áo tứ thân) and is secured with a decorative, tasseled silk strap ("quai thao").

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Các liền chị mặc áo tứ thân, đội nón thúng quai thao khi hát quan họ. (The quan họ female singers wear the four-part dress and the flat hat with a tasseled strap when performing.)
  • Nón thúng quai thao là một biểu tượng văn hóa của vùng đồng bằng Bắc Bộ. (The flat ceremonial hat is a cultural symbol of the Red River Delta region.)

Advanced Usage

• The hat is strongly associated with the elegance and folk culture of northern Vietnam, particularly in rituals, festivals, and traditional art forms.

Variants and Related Words

• Nón quai thao (n): Another common name for the same hat, emphasizing its distinctive strap.
• Nón lá (n): The general term for a traditional Vietnamese conical hat made of leaves, which includes the as a specific type.

Synonyms

• Flat ceremonial hat
• Traditional Vietnamese circular hat

Related Cultural Notes

• The hat is an indispensable accessory for the female singers, contributing to the grace and uniformity of their performance.
• It is considered a symbol of traditional feminine beauty and cultural heritage from the northern Vietnamese countryside.