quần lót
Definition
- Noun:
- Underpants / Underwear: A basic, close-fitting garment worn next to the skin, under outer clothing, covering the lower torso and upper legs. It is an essential item of clothing for hygiene and comfort.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Tôi cần mua vài chiếc quần lót mới. (I need to buy some new underpants.)
- Quần lót bẩn nên được giặt hàng ngày. (Dirty underwear should be washed daily.)
- Cô ấy chọn loại quần lót cotton cho thoải mái. (She chose cotton underwear for comfort.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "quần lót" is a general, common term. In specific contexts, more descriptive terms are used, such as:
- "quần lót nam": men's underwear/briefs.
- "quần lót nữ": women's underwear/panties.
- "quần lót thể thao": sports underwear/compression shorts.
Variants and Related Words
- Đồ lót (n): Underwear, undergarments. This is a broader term that can include both upper and lower body undergarments (e.g., bras, undershirts).
- Cửa hàng đồ lót (Lingerie store / Underwear shop).
- Quần chip (n): A common colloquial term for briefs or panties, often implying a more fitted or bikini style.
Synonyms
- Underpants
- Underwear
- Briefs
- Panties (specifically for women's styles)
Related Idioms
- "Cháy quần lót": Literally "burning one's underwear". This is a slang idiom meaning to be in a state of extreme panic, anxiety, or urgency.
- Deadline ngày mai, cả team đang cháy quần lót. (The deadline is tomorrow, the whole team is in a panic.)