trúc bâu

Một người thợ may cắt tấm trúc bâu trên bàn.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of fabric: "Trúc bâu" refers to a fine, white cotton fabric with a wide width, traditionally used in Vietnamese clothing.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Bà ngoại tôi thích mặc áo may bằng vải trúc bâu. (My grandmother likes to wear shirts made from trúc bâu fabric.)
  • Quần trúc bâu rất mát vào mùa hè. (Trousers made of trúc bâu are very cool in the summer.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is specific to traditional textiles and is not commonly used in modern, general contexts. It primarily appears in descriptions of historical or traditional attire.

Variants and Related Words

• Vải trúc bâu: This is the full, more descriptive term for the fabric, meaning " fabric."

Synonyms

• Fine white cotton: A descriptive synonym in English.
• Calico: A direct translation from historical French-Vietnamese dictionaries, referring to a plain-woven cotton fabric.

Notes on Usage

• "Trúc bâu" is an archaic or specialized term. In contemporary Vietnamese, more common fabric names like "vải cotton" (cotton fabric) are used.
• It is typically encountered in literature, historical texts, or discussions about traditional Vietnamese dress (, ).