vạt
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
Noun:
- A flap or piece of cloth: Refers to a distinct section or panel of a garment, such as the front or back part of a shirt, coat, or traditional dress (áo dài).
- A strip or plot of land: Refers to a long, narrow piece of cultivated land, often used for farming or gardening.
Verb:
- To trim or bevel at an angle: The action of cutting, shaving, or shaping something (like wood or fruit) to create a slanted or pointed edge.
Usage Examples
Noun:
- Cô ấy cầm vạt áo dài. (She is holding the flap of her áo dài.)
- Họ trồng rau trên một vạt đất nhỏ. (They grow vegetables on a small strip of land.)
Verb:
- Anh ấy vạt nhọn đầu cọc. (He sharpened the end of the stake to a point.)
- Vạt bớt miếng gỗ cho vừa khít. (Trim the piece of wood a bit so it fits snugly.)
Advanced Usage
"vạt áo": Literally "shirt flap," commonly used to refer to the front panels of a traditional Vietnamese tunic.
- Vạt áo dài thướt tha trong gió. (The flaps of the áo dài flow gracefully in the wind.)
"vạt rừng": Refers to a strip or section of forest.
- Một vạt rừng nguyên sinh còn sót lại. (A remaining strip of primary forest.)
Variants and Related Words
Vạt nắng (noun phrase): A strip of sunlight.
- Vạt nắng chiếu xiên qua cửa sổ. (A strip of sunlight slants through the window.)
Vạt cỏ (noun phrase): A strip of grass.
- Ngồi trên vạt cỏ xanh mướt. (Sitting on a lush strip of grass.)
Synonyms
- Noun (cloth): Mảnh vải (piece of cloth), thân áo (body of a shirt).
- Noun (land): Mảnh đất (piece of land), dải đất (strip of land), thửa đất (plot of land).
- Verb: Gọt (to peel/trim), đẽo (to whittle/chisel), xén (to trim/cut).
Related Phrases
- Vạt tóc (noun phrase): A section or lock of hair.
- Một vạt tóc rủ xuống trán. (A lock of hair falls onto the forehead.)
Related Idioms
- "Giữ vạt áo": Literally "to hold onto someone's flap." This can imply dependence, seeking protection, or clinging to someone (often a parent or superior).
- Đứa trẻ nhút nhát chỉ biết giữ vạt áo mẹ. (The shy child only knows how to cling to her mother's side.)