tóc giả
Definition
- Noun:
- Wig: An artificial covering of natural or synthetic hair for the head, worn to conceal baldness, for theatrical purposes, as part of a costume, or as a fashion accessory.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Cô ấy đội một bộ tóc giả màu vàng để hóa trang. (She wears a blonde wig for her costume.)
- Sau khi hóa trị, bà ấy thường dùng tóc giả. (After chemotherapy, she often uses a wig.)
- Diễn viên đeo tóc giả dài cho vai diễn lịch sử. (The actor wears a long wig for the historical role.)
Advanced Usage
- "tóc giả thẩm mỹ": A medical or aesthetic wig, often made with fine materials and designed for a natural look, typically for individuals experiencing hair loss due to medical conditions.
- Cô ấy chọn một bộ tóc giả thẩm mỹ để cảm thấy tự tin hơn. (She chose a medical aesthetic wig to feel more confident.)
Variants and Related Words
- Bộ tóc (n): A hairpiece; often refers to a smaller piece than a full wig, such as a hair extension or toupee.
- Anh ấy dùng bộ tóc để che phần hói. (He uses a hairpiece to cover the bald spot.)
Synonyms
- Wig: The direct and most common equivalent.
- Hairpiece: A general term for an artificial covering of hair, which can be smaller than a full wig.
- Peruke: A historical term for a wig, especially of the 17th-18th centuries.
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