váy cộc
Definition
- Noun:
- Short skirt: A skirt with a hemline significantly above the knees, typically ending at mid-thigh or higher. It is a general term for a skirt that is short in length.
- Miniskirt: A very short skirt with a hemline well above the knees, often associated with specific fashion eras like the 1960s. This meaning is implied by the extreme shortness.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Cô ấy mặc một chiếc váy cộc màu đen. (She is wearing a black short skirt.)
- Váy cộc rất phổ biến vào mùa hè. (Short skirts are very popular in summer.)
- Trang phục đó không cho phép mặc váy cộc. (That dress code does not allow miniskirts.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "váy cộc" can sometimes carry cultural or contextual connotations regarding formality, occasion, or perceived modesty, depending on the setting.
Variants and Related Words
- Váy ngắn (n): A more neutral and common term for "short skirt." "Váy cộc" can sometimes imply an even shorter length than "váy ngắn."
- Váy mini (n): A direct loanword for "miniskirt," often used interchangeably with "váy cộc" to mean a very short skirt.
Synonyms
- Miniskirt: A very short skirt.
- Short skirt: A skirt with a brief length.
Related Idioms
- There are no common idioms specifically using the phrase "váy cộc." Commentary on wearing a short skirt is typically expressed through descriptive sentences rather than fixed idiomatic phrases.