vòng cổ
Definition
Noun:
- Collar: A band, chain, or loop worn around the neck. This is the most common meaning, referring to items for humans (like jewelry or clothing) or animals (like pet collars).
- Necklace: A piece of jewelry, often a chain or band with ornaments, worn around the neck.
Noun (specialized):
- Neckline: The line formed by the edge of a garment at or around the neck.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Cô ấy đeo một chiếc vòng cổ bằng vàng. (She is wearing a gold necklace.)
- Vòng cổ của con chó có gắn biển tên. (The dog's collar has a name tag attached.)
- Vòng cổ của chiếc áo này quá rộng. (The neckline of this dress is too wide.)
Advanced Usage
- "vòng cổ ngựa": horse collar (a padded part of a horse's harness).
- Anh ấy tháo vòng cổ ngựa ra sau khi làm việc. (He removed the horse collar after work.)
Variants and Related Words
Dây chuyền (n): A chain, often with a pendant, worn as jewelry around the neck. More specific than "vòng cổ" for fine jewelry.
- Dây chuyền kim cương của cô ấy rất lấp lánh. (Her diamond necklace sparkles.)
Cà vạt (n): Necktie. A separate item of clothing worn around the neck.
- Anh ấy thắt cà vạt để đi làm. (He puts on a necktie to go to work.)
Synonyms
- Necklace: An ornamental chain or string of beads, jewels, etc., worn around the neck.
- Collar: A band that fits around the neck of a person or animal.
- Choker: A close-fitting necklace or collar.
Related Idioms
- "Treo cổ" (to hang): This idiom uses "cổ" (neck) but is a separate phrase. It is included here due to the shared root word for "neck."
- Kẻ phản bội đáng bị treo cổ. (The traitor deserves to be hanged.)