Definition

1. Noun:
   • A traditional Vietnamese short jacket: A type of upper garment, typically short in length, often worn as part of traditional Vietnamese attire. It is characterized by its simple, straight cut, front opening, and side slits.
   • A light, casual top: In modern, general usage, it can refer to a simple, lightweight, and often short-sleeved top or blouse.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Bà tôi thường mặc áo cánh nâu khi làm vườn. (My grandmother often wears a brown short jacket when gardening.)
  • Trong tiết trời nóng, cô ấy chọn một chiếc áo cánh trắng mỏng. (In the hot weather, she chooses a thin white blouse.)
  • Áo cánh là một phần của trang phục truyền thống. (The áo cánh is part of traditional clothing.)

Advanced Usage

• "áo cánh lụa": A silk short jacket/blouse.

  • Chiếc áo cánh lụa đen rất thanh lịch. (The black silk blouse is very elegant.)

• "áo cánh tay bồng": A short jacket/blouse with puffed sleeves.

  • Trang phục kết hợp váy dài và áo cánh tay bồng. (The outfit combines a long skirt and a blouse with puffed sleeves.)

Variants and Related Words

• Áo bà ba: A traditional southern Vietnamese tunic, often compared to but distinct from the .
• Áo yếm: A traditional Vietnamese bodice, worn as an undergarment.
• Áo sơ mi: Shirt. This is a more modern, general term for a shirt/blouse.

Synonyms

• Áo ngắn: Short jacket/top (a descriptive synonym).
• Blouse: Blouse (in modern, casual contexts).

Related Phrases (Compound Words)

• Áo cánh sen: A lotus-pink colored short jacket/blouse.
• Áo cánh điều: A crimson/dark red colored short jacket/blouse.

Related Idioms

Note: There are no common idioms that use the exact phrase "áo cánh" as a metaphorical element. Idioms typically refer to clothing in general (e.g., "manh áo" - a piece of clothing, meaning a meager possession).

1. Short jacket