xa-tanh

Cô ấy mặc một chiếc váy xa-tanh màu hồng nhạt.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Satin: A type of fabric with a smooth, glossy surface on one side and a dull back, typically made from silk, polyester, or other fibers. The word "xa-tanh" is a direct phonetic borrowing from the French word "satin."

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Chiếc váy cưới được may từ lụa và xa-tanh. (The wedding dress is made from silk and satin.)
  • Cô ấy thích cảm giác mát mẻ của vải xa-tanh. (She likes the cool feel of satin fabric.)
  • Ga giường bằng xa-tanh trông rất sang trọng. (Satin bed sheets look very luxurious.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is used almost exclusively to refer to the fabric itself. In high-end fashion or textile contexts, it specifies a material known for its sheen and drape.

Variants and Related Words

• Lụa (n): Silk. A natural fiber fabric, which can be used to make satin.
• Vải bóng (n): Glossy/shiny fabric. A descriptive term that can sometimes refer to satin-like materials.

Synonyms

• Satin: The direct English equivalent.
• Glossy fabric: A descriptive synonym emphasizing its shiny appearance.

Related Idioms

• There are no common idioms in Vietnamese that specifically feature the word "xa-tanh."