xi líp

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Definition

Noun: * Panties, underwear (women's): A short, close-fitting undergarment worn by women and girls, covering the lower torso and hips.

Usage

• The word "xi líp" is a common, informal term for women's underwear in Vietnamese. It is used in everyday conversation.
• It is considered a casual term. In more formal or polite contexts, alternatives like "đồ lót" (underwear) might be preferred.

Examples

• (She bought some new panties.)
• (I have washed the underwear.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is typically used in the singular form ("chiếc xi líp") to refer to a single pair, but can be used in the plural ("những chiếc xi líp") when referring to multiple pairs.

Variants and Related Words

• Xilip: An alternative, less common spelling of "xi líp".
• Đồ lót (n): Underwear (general, gender-neutral term).
• Quần lót (n): Underpants (can be used for men's or women's, but often implies a brief-style).
• Quần chip (n): Another common, informal term for panties, very similar in usage to "xi líp".

Synonyms

• Panties (US English)
• Knickers (UK English)
• Underwear (general)

Notes on Meaning

• "Xi líp" specifically refers to women's underwear. It is not used for men's undergarments.
• The word is a phonetic adaptation from the French word "culotte" (meaning breeches or underpants).

Học thuật

noun

1. panties