xắc-cốt
Definition
- Noun:
- A small bag or pouch: Specifically, a small, often flat bag, typically carried on the person, used for holding money, cards, or other small personal items. It is a direct loanword from the French "sacoche."
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Anh ấy để tiền và thẻ trong chiếc xắc-cốt. (He keeps his money and cards in the sacoche.)
- Chiếc xắc-cốt da này rất tiện lợi khi đi du lịch. (This leather sacoche is very convenient for traveling.)
Advanced Usage
- The word "xắc-cốt" is used almost exclusively to refer to the specific style of bag known as a , often worn across the chest or over the shoulder. It carries a connotation of a practical, often stylish, urban accessory.
Variants and Related Words
- Túi (n): bag. A more general and common Vietnamese term for any type of bag.
- Ví (n): wallet. A small, flat case for holding banknotes and cards.
Synonyms
- Pouch: a small flexible bag.
- Carryall: a bag for holding various items.
- (French loanword) Sacoche: a small bag or satchel.
Notes on Usage
- "Xắc-cốt" is a niche, borrowed term. In everyday Vietnamese, the more general word "túi" (bag) is far more common. Using "xắc-cốt" specifically evokes the image of a small, flat bag of French or European style.