vét-tông

vét-tông

Một người đàn ông mặc chiếc vét-tông màu xám trong cuộc họp.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A veston; a suit jacket; a blazer: A man's tailored jacket, typically part of a suit (worn with matching trousers) or worn separately as a blazer. It is characterized by a front opening, lapels, and buttons.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • Anh ấy mặc một chiếc vét-tông màu xám rất đẹp. (He is wearing a very nice gray suit jacket.)
    • Trong buổi phỏng vấn, bạn nên mặc vét-tông quần âu. (For the interview, you should wear a blazer and dress pants.)
    • Chiếc vét-tông này hai khuy cài. (This jacket has two buttons.)
Advanced Usage
  • The word "vét-tông" is a loanword from French . It is commonly used in modern Vietnamese to refer to formal or semi-formal jackets for men. It is often shortened colloquially to "vét".
    • Tôi chỉ cần mặc một chiếc vét thôi, không cần cả bộ com-. (I just need to wear a jacket, not a full suit.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Com- (n): A full suit (jacket and trousers).
    • Anh ấy mua một bộ com- mới cho đám cưới. (He bought a new suit for the wedding.)
  • Áo blazer (n): Blazer (often used interchangeably with when the jacket is worn separately).
    • ấy mặc một chiếc áo blazer màu navy với quần jeans. (She wore a navy blazer with jeans.)
Synonyms
  • Jacket: A general term for a short coat.
  • Blazer: A solid-colored jacket, often with metal buttons.
  • Suit coat / suit jacket: Specifically the jacket of a suit.
Notes on Usage
  • "Vét-tông" specifically refers to a structured, formal jacket. It is not used for casual jackets like denim jackets, windbreakers, or leather motorcycle jackets.
  • The spelling "vét tông" (with a space) is also commonly accepted.

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