râu hoa kỳ
Definition
- Noun:
- A style of mustache: Specifically, a small, narrow mustache grown only in the center of the upper lip, directly under the septum of the nose. It is characterized by being a small, isolated patch of facial hair.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Anh ấy để râu hoa kỳ trông rất lịch sự. (He wears a râu hoa kỳ that looks very elegant.)
- Kiểu râu hoa kỳ không đòi hỏi phải cạo nhiều. (The râu hoa kỳ style does not require much shaving.)
Advanced Usage
- The is often considered a neat, minimalist, and somewhat formal or vintage style of facial hair.
Variants and Related Words
- Râu mép (n): mustache (general term for any hair on the upper lip).
- Râu (n): beard (general term for facial hair).
Synonyms
- Toothbrush mustache: A similar style, though often slightly wider.
- Small mustache: A general descriptive term.
Related Idioms
- : Literally "one man's beard on another's chin," meaning something is misplaced or incongruous. (Note: This idiom uses the general word for beard, , not the specific term .)