quốc phục
Definition
- Noun:
- National costume: The traditional clothing that is considered representative and characteristic of a specific nation or country, often worn during formal ceremonies, festivals, or cultural events.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Áo dài được công nhận là quốc phục của Việt Nam. (The áo dài is recognized as the national costume of Vietnam.)
- Du khách rất thích mặc thử quốc phục Hàn Quốc, Hanbok. (Tourists enjoy trying on the Korean national costume, the Hanbok.)
- Lễ cưới truyền thống thường có nghi thức mặc quốc phục. (Traditional weddings often include a ceremony of wearing the national costume.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is used in cultural and diplomatic contexts to symbolize national identity and heritage.
- "Trang phục truyền thống" (traditional attire) is a closely related concept, but "quốc phục" carries a stronger connotation of being the single, most official or representative outfit of a nation.
Variants and Related Words
- Trang phục dân tộc (n): ethnic clothing, folk costume. This can refer to the traditional clothing of any ethnic group within a country.
- Mỗi dân tộc ở Việt Nam đều có trang phục dân tộc riêng. (Every ethnic group in Vietnam has its own ethnic clothing.)
Synonyms
- National dress
- Traditional costume (in a national context)
Related Concepts
- Lễ phục (n): ceremonial dress, formal attire worn for rituals and important occasions. A quốc phục is often used as lễ phục.
- Văn hóa dân tộc (n): national culture. Quốc phục is a key element of văn hóa dân tộc.