thợ may
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
- Noun:
- Tailor: A person, typically a professional, whose occupation is to make, alter, repair, or fit clothing, especially suits, jackets, trousers, and other tailored garments. This term traditionally implies a focus on custom, fitted garments.
- Seamstress/Dressmaker: A person, often but not exclusively female, who sews and makes clothes. While "thợ may" can be gender-neutral, in specific contexts it may refer to a person who makes dresses, blouses, and other non-suit items.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Chị tôi là một thợ may rất giỏi. (My sister is a very skilled tailor.)
- Tôi cần mang chiếc quần này đến thợ may để sửa. (I need to take these trousers to the tailor for alterations.)
- Cửa hàng đó thuê ba thợ may. (That shop employs three dressmakers.)
Advanced Usage
- "thợ may đo": This phrase emphasizes the tailor who takes measurements ("đo") to create custom-fit clothing.
- Anh ấy là thợ may đo nổi tiếng trong thành phố. (He is a famous bespoke tailor in the city.)
Variants and Related Words
Thợ vá (n): A person who specializes in mending and patching clothes.
- Bà cụ làm nghề thợ vá ở đầu ngõ. (The old woman works as a clothes mender at the alley entrance.)
Nhà thiết kế thời trang (n): Fashion designer. This is a distinct profession focused on creating original designs, whereas a "thợ may" primarily constructs or alters garments based on patterns or designs.
Synonyms
- Tailor: A maker of custom clothing, especially suits.
- Seamstress: A woman who sews, especially professionally.
- Dressmaker: A person who makes women's clothes.
- Couturier: A high-fashion clothing designer or maker (more specialized and elevated).
Related Idioms
- Khéo như thợ may: As skillful as a tailor. Used to compliment someone's dexterity or precision with their hands.
- Cô ấy cắt tỉa cây cảnh khéo như thợ may. (She prunes bonsai trees as skillfully as a tailor.)