tông đơ
Definition
- Noun:
- Clippers / Hair clippers: A handheld electrical or manual tool used by barbers and hairstylists to cut hair very short or to trim it to an even length. It typically consists of two sets of sharp, comb-like blades that move side-by-side.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Anh thợ cắt tóc cầm tông đơ để cắt phần tóc hai bên. (The barber holds the clippers to cut the hair on the sides.)
- Tông đơ này cần được tra dầu thường xuyên. (These hair clippers need to be oiled regularly.)
- Anh ấy mua một cái tông đơ để tự cắt tóc ở nhà. (He bought a pair of clippers to cut his own hair at home.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "tông đơ" is specifically used for the tool that creates very short, even cuts, often for styles like buzz cuts or fades. It is distinct from scissors ().
Variants and Related Words
- Máy cắt tóc: A more general term for "hair clippers" or "hair trimmer," often used interchangeably with "tông đơ."
- Tông-đơ cắt tóc: A fuller phrasing, explicitly meaning "hair-cutting clippers."
Synonyms
- Hair clippers
- Clippers
- Trimmer (specifically for detailing)
Related Idioms
- While "tông đơ" itself is not commonly used in idioms, it appears in descriptive phrases about haircuts.
- Cắt tóc bằng tông đơ: to get a haircut with clippers / to get a clipper cut.