thường phục
Definition
- Noun:
- Everyday clothing / Civilian clothes: Clothing worn on ordinary days, as opposed to ceremonial or formal attire (lễ phục). It refers to normal, non-uniform, or non-ritual garments.
- Civilian attire: Specifically denotes plain clothes, not a military, official, or work uniform.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Các quan viên khi về nhà thì mặc thường phục. (The mandarins wear everyday clothes when they are at home.)
- Anh ấy thích mặc thường phục hơn là đồng phục công ty. (He prefers wearing civilian clothes to the company uniform.)
- Trong buổi tiệc thân mật, mọi người đều diện thường phục. (At the casual party, everyone was in everyday attire.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in historical or formal contexts to contrast with ceremonial dress. In modern usage, it can imply being "out of uniform" or dressed informally.
Variants and Related Words
Lễ phục (n): Ceremonial dress, formal attire.
- Lễ phục của vua chúa rất cầu kỳ. (The ceremonial robes of kings are very elaborate.)
Thường ngày (adj): Everyday, daily (used more broadly than just for clothing).
- Trang phục thường ngày của cô ấy rất giản dị. (Her everyday attire is very simple.)
Synonyms
- Casual wear: Informal clothing.
- Civilian clothes: Non-military, non-uniform attire.
- Everyday clothes: Garments for daily use.
Related Concepts
Đồng phục (n): Uniform.
- Học sinh phải mặc đồng phục đến trường. (Students must wear uniforms to school.)
Giải ngũ (v): To be discharged from military service (a context where one returns to wearing thường phục).
- Sau khi giải ngũ, anh ấy chỉ mua thường phục. (After being discharged, he only bought civilian clothes.)