thụng
Definition
Adjective:
- Loose-fitting, baggy: Describes clothing that is intentionally wide, not tight on the body, and often hangs straight down. This is the primary and most common meaning.
- Straight-cut: Refers specifically to a garment style with a straight silhouette from the shoulders or underarms to the hem, without tapering.
Noun:
- A type of traditional garment: Historically, refers to a specific style of loose, straight-cut robe or tunic, often part of traditional attire.
Usage Examples
Adjective:
- Cô ấy thích mặc quần thụng vì rất thoải mái. (She likes to wear baggy pants because they are very comfortable.)
- Áo sơ mi kiểu thụng đang là xu hướng. (Straight-cut style shirts are trending.)
Noun:
- Trong lễ cưới, chú rể mặc một chiếc áo thụng màu đỏ. (At the wedding, the groom wore a red traditional tunic.)
Advanced Usage
- The word is most frequently used in the compound form "áo thụng", which specifically denotes a loose, straight-cut tunic or robe. This usage is so common that the word is often defined in relation to it.
- Áo thụng thường được mặc trong các dịp lễ hội truyền thống. (The áo thụng is often worn during traditional festivals.)
Variants and Related Words
- Áo thụng (n): A loose, straight-cut tunic or robe.
- Quần thụng (n): Baggy pants, harem pants.
- Váy thụng (n): A straight-cut or A-line dress.
Synonyms
- Loose, baggy, roomy (for clothing fit).
- Straight-cut, shift (for clothing style).
Antonyms
- Bó sát: tight-fitting, form-fitting.
- Ôm: fitted, hugging the body.