tai bèo
Definition
- Noun:
- A type of hat: A soft, wide-brimmed hat, often with a flexible brim that can be turned up or down. The term literally translates to "duckweed ear," poetically describing the hat's shape resembling the floating aquatic plant.
- A floppy hat: A casual hat made from soft material, lacking a rigid structure.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Anh ấy đội một chiếc mũ tai bèo màu nâu. (He is wearing a soft, wide-brimmed brown hat.)
- Chiếc tai bèo giúp che nắng rất tốt. (The floppy hat provides very good sun protection.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is almost exclusively used in the compound form "mũ tai bèo" (tai bèo hat). Using "tai bèo" alone to mean "hat" is rare and would be understood only through context.
Variants and Related Words
- Mũ tai bèo (n): The full and standard term for a floppy, wide-brimmed hat.
- Mũ tai bèo là món phụ kiện thời trang phổ biến. (The floppy hat is a popular fashion accessory.)
Synonyms
- Floppy hat: A hat with a soft, drooping brim.
- Sun hat: A hat worn to protect from the sun, often with a wide brim.
- Flap hat: A less common synonym emphasizing the broad, hanging brim.
Related Idioms
- There are no common idioms directly using the term "tai bèo". Its usage is specific to describing the style of a hat.