áo chẽn
Definition
- Noun:
- Fitted tunic / Fitted top: A traditional Vietnamese garment, typically for women, characterized by its short length (ending at or above the waist) and its tight, form-fitting cut through the bodice.
- Close-fitting blouse: A snug, tailored upper garment, often worn as part of traditional attire or formal áo dài.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Chiếc áo chẽn màu đỏ này rất vừa vặn. (This red fitted tunic is very well-fitting.)
- Cô ấy mặc một chiếc áo chẽn lụa bên ngoài áo dài. (She wears a silk fitted blouse over her áo dài.)
- Áo chẽn thường được may rất khít để tôn dáng. (The áo chẽn is usually tailored to be very tight to flatter the figure.)
Advanced Usage
- As a component of the traditional áo dài ensemble, the is the separate, fitted panel worn over the trousers and under the long, flowing outer tunic. This layering creates the iconic silhouette.
Variants and Related Words
- Áo bà ba: A traditional southern Vietnamese loose-fitting blouse or shirt.
- Áo cánh: A traditional under-blouse or light inner shirt.
- Yếm: A traditional Vietnamese bodice or undergarment.
Synonyms
- Fitted blouse
- Close-fitting tunic
- Tailored top
Related Concepts
- Áo dài: The modern Vietnamese national costume, for which the historically formed the fitted bodice section before evolving into a one-piece garment.
- Traditional tailoring: The exemplifies the precise, form-fitting tailoring techniques in Vietnamese clothing.