ve áo

Cô ấy cài chiếc ve áo của mình trước khi ra ngoài.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Lapel: The folded, front part of a garment, such as a jacket or coat, that is turned back and is continuous with the collar. It is a common feature on formal wear like suit jackets and blazers.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Anh ấy gắn một bông hoa nhỏ lên ve áo. (He pinned a small flower to his lapel.)
  • Ve áo của chiếc blazer này được may rất tinh xảo. (The lapels on this blazer are very finely tailored.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is specific to tailored clothing and is not typically used for casual garments without a formal front opening and collar structure.

Variants and Related Words

• Cổ áo: collar.
  • Cổ áo sơ mi của anh ấy bị sờn. (The collar of his shirt is frayed.)

Synonyms

• Lapel: the part of a garment folded back on the chest.
• Revers: a chiefly British term for lapel.

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