ti-cô
Definition
- Noun:
- Knitwear / a knitted garment: A piece of clothing, such as a sweater, jersey, or vest, made from yarn by interlocking loops of thread using knitting needles or a machine.
- Knitted fabric: The textile structure or material itself, characterized by its elasticity and warmth, created by the knitting process.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Trời lạnh, em nên mặc một chiếc ti-cô. (It's cold, you should wear a sweater.)
- Chất liệu ti-cô này rất mềm và ấm. (This knitted fabric is very soft and warm.)
- Cô ấy đang đan một chiếc ti-cô cho con trai. (She is knitting a sweater for her son.)
Advanced Usage
- The word is a loanword from French ("tricot"), reflecting Vietnam's historical linguistic influences. It is commonly used in everyday speech to refer to pullovers or jumpers.
Variants and Related Words
- Áo len (n): A more common native Vietnamese term for a sweater or woolen pullover, often used interchangeably with "ti-cô."
- Áo len của tôi bị sổ chỉ. (My sweater has a loose thread.)
Synonyms
- Sweater: a knitted garment for the upper body.
- Jumper: a pullover sweater.
- Knitwear: clothing made by knitting.
Related Idioms
- : to wear a turtleneck sweater.
- Anh ấy thích mặc ti-cô cổ lọ vào mùa đông. (He likes to wear turtleneck sweaters in winter.)