Definition

1. Noun:
   • Toupee: A small wig or hairpiece worn to cover a bald spot or to add volume to a person's natural hair, typically for men.
   • Hairpiece: A general term for an artificial covering of hair for the head.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Ông ấy đeo một cái tóc đáp để che đi vùng hói. (He wears a toupee to cover his bald spot.)
  • Tóc đáp của anh ta trông rất tự nhiên. (His hairpiece looks very natural.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is specific and formal. In casual conversation, the more general term "bộ tóc giả" (wig) is often used, while "tóc đáp" specifically implies a partial, supplemental piece.

Variants and Related Words

• Tóc giả (n): Wig. A full head covering of artificial hair.
  • Cô ấy mua một bộ tóc giả sau khi hóa trị. (She bought a wig after chemotherapy.)

Synonyms

• Hairpiece: An artificial covering of hair.
• Toupee: A small hairpiece worn to cover partial baldness.
• Wiglet: A small wig used to supplement existing hair.

Notes on Usage

• "Tóc đáp" is a noun and is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions or phrasal verbs. Its usage is straightforward and literal, referring solely to the hairpiece itself.