tóc ngứa
Definition
- Noun:
- Itchy hair: A colloquial term referring to a scalp condition, often associated with dandruff or lice infestation, that causes an itching sensation on the head. It is synonymous with the term "tóc sâu" (literally "worm hair"), which historically described a scalp infestation.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Tôi bị tóc ngứa nên phải gội đầu bằng dầu đặc trị. (I have itchy hair so I have to wash my hair with medicated shampoo.)
- Mùa hanh khô, nhiều người than phiền về chứng tóc ngứa. (In the dry season, many people complain about itchy hair.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "tóc ngứa" is almost exclusively used in informal, everyday speech to describe the symptom (itchiness) rather than a specific medical diagnosis.
Variants and Related Words
- Tóc sâu (n): A traditional and now less common synonym for "tóc ngứa," implying an infestation causing itchiness.
- Bà ngoại hay bảo chấy rận gây ra tóc sâu. (My grandmother often says lice cause "tóc sâu.")
Synonyms
- Itchy scalp: The direct descriptive term in English for the condition.
- Dandruff: A common cause of scalp flaking and itchiness.
- Scalp pruritus: The medical term for an itchy scalp.
Related Idioms
- There are no common idioms specifically using the phrase "tóc ngứa." The term is used literally to describe the physical condition.