tóc vấn
Definition
- Noun:
- A hair bun or chignon: A traditional Vietnamese hairstyle where long hair is twisted, coiled, and secured into a neat, compact knot, typically at the nape of the neck.
- A coiled or twisted lock of hair: Refers to the specific act or result of twisting hair into a coil or spiral shape.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Cô ấy búi tóc vấn rất khéo tay. (She styles her hair in a bun very skillfully.)
- Tóc vấn là kiểu tóc truyền thống của phụ nữ Việt Nam xưa. (The "tóc vấn" is a traditional hairstyle of Vietnamese women in the past.)
- Bà tôi vẫn giữ thói quen vấn tóc mỗi sáng. (My grandmother still keeps the habit of coiling her hair every morning.)
Advanced Usage
- The term can describe both the finished hairstyle and the action of creating it. It is deeply associated with cultural identity, elegance, and the traditional aesthetics of Vietnamese women, often worn with the .
Variants and Related Words
Búi tóc (n): a general term for a hair bun or chignon.
- Cô ấy cột tóc thành một búi tóc gọn gàng. (She tied her hair into a neat bun.)
Vấn tóc (v): the action of twisting or coiling the hair into a bun.
- Bà ấy đang vấn tóc trước gương. (She is coiling her hair in front of the mirror.)
Synonyms
- Chignon: a knot or coil of hair arranged on the back of a woman's head.
- Hair bun: a hairstyle where hair is pulled back and twisted into a round shape.
- Coiffure: a style of arranging the hair.
Related Idioms and Cultural References
- While not a standalone idiom, the "tóc vấn" is a central element in cultural phrases and images denoting traditional femininity, grace, and the "con gái Huế" (girl from Hue) archetype known for this elegant hairstyle.