xu-chiêng

Cô gái mặc một chiếc xu-chiêng màu trắng khi thử quần áo mới.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Bra: A piece of underwear worn by women to support their breasts. This is a dated and somewhat colloquial term in Vietnamese, directly borrowed from the French word "soutien-gorge."

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Cô ấy cần mua một cái xu-chiêng mới. (She needs to buy a new bra.)
  • Xu-chiêng này không vừa. (This bra doesn't fit.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "xu-chiêng" is considered old-fashioned. In modern Vietnamese, the words "áo ngực" or "bra" (pronounced as in English) are far more commonly used.

Variants and Related Words

• Áo ngực (n): The standard and modern Vietnamese term for "bra," literally meaning "chest garment."

  • Cửa hàng bán nhiều loại áo ngực. (The store sells many types of bras.)

• Bra (n): The direct English loanword commonly used in contemporary speech.

  • Chị tôi thích mua bra của hãng đó. (My sister likes to buy bras from that brand.)

Synonyms

• Bra: An undergarment for breast support.
• Brassiere: The formal English term for bra.

Notes on Usage

• "Xu-chiêng" is a phonetic adaptation of the French term. Its usage today is rare and may sound quaint or humorous to modern listeners. It is recommended for learners to use the more current terms "áo ngực" or "bra."