quần đùi
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Definition
- Noun:
- Shorts: A type of clothing worn on the lower body, with short legs that typically end around mid-thigh.
- Underpants (US): In American English, it can refer to a type of men's underwear with short legs.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Anh ấy mặc quần đùi để chơi bóng đá. (He wears shorts to play soccer.)
- Trời nóng nên tôi chỉ muốn mặc quần đùi. (It's hot, so I just want to wear shorts.)
- Anh ấy mua vài chiếc quần đùi mới. (He bought some new underpants.)
Advanced Usage
- "quần đùi thể thao": athletic shorts.
- Anh ấy thích mặc quần đùi thể thao khi chạy bộ. (He likes to wear athletic shorts when jogging.)
Variants and Related Words
- Quần soóc: Another common Vietnamese word for shorts, often interchangeable with "quần đùi" but can sometimes imply slightly longer styles.
- Quần lót: General term for underwear; "quần đùi" can be a specific type of "quần lót".
- Quần đùi lửng: A variant meaning shorts that are slightly longer, ending above the knee.
Synonyms
- Shorts: The most common direct translation for the outerwear meaning.
- Breeches / Underpants (US): Used specifically for the underwear meaning in American English.
- Trunks: Can refer to swim trunks or athletic shorts.
Related Phrases
- Mặc quần đùi: to wear shorts.
- Trẻ con thường mặc quần đùi vào mùa hè. (Children often wear shorts in the summer.)
Related Idioms
- Breeches, under pants (Mỹ)