xống áo
Definition
- Noun:
- Clothing / Garments: The word "xống áo" refers to clothes or garments in general. It is a compound noun formed from "xống" (a type of traditional lower garment) and "áo" (shirt or top), together representing a complete set of attire.
- Traditional Attire: Historically and specifically, it can refer to traditional Vietnamese clothing, particularly for women, encompassing both the upper and lower parts of the outfit.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Chị ấy rất chỉn chu trong cách ăn mặc, xống áo luôn gọn gàng. (She is very meticulous in her dress; her clothes are always neat.)
- Trong dịp Tết, nhiều người mặc xống áo truyền thống. (During Tet, many people wear traditional attire.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is somewhat literary or formal in modern usage. In everyday conversation, words like "quần áo" (clothes) are more common for general clothing.
Variants and Related Words
Quần áo (n): Clothes, clothing. This is the modern, general, and most frequently used term for clothing.
- Tôi cần mua quần áo mới. (I need to buy new clothes.)
Trang phục (n): Costume, outfit, attire. Often used for uniforms, ceremonial dress, or specific types of clothing.
- Trang phục áo dài rất đẹp. (The áo dài outfit is very beautiful.)
Synonyms
- Clothing: Items worn to cover the body.
- Garments: Articles of clothing.
- Attire: Clothes, especially of a particular kind.
Related Idioms
- Manh áo tấm quần / Manh áo tấm xống: Literally "a piece of shirt, a piece of pants." This idiom refers to ragged, tattered clothing and symbolizes a state of poverty or destitution.
- Gia cảnh khó khăn, chỉ có manh áo tấm xống. (The family situation is difficult, with nothing but tattered clothes.)