Definition

1. Noun:
   • Undergarment, undershirt: A piece of clothing worn next to the skin, under other clothes, typically covering the upper body. It serves to protect outer clothing from sweat, provide warmth, or shape the body.
   • Undervest, vest: A simple, sleeveless or short-sleeved garment worn underneath.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Trời lạnh, bạn nên mặc áo lót bên trong. (It's cold, you should wear an undershirt underneath.)
  • Cô ấy mua một chiếc áo lót mới. (She bought a new vest.)
  • Áo lót bằng cotton rất thoải mái. (Cotton undershirts are very comfortable.)

Advanced Usage

• "áo lót định hình" / "áo lót nâng ngực": shaping undershirt / push-up bra. This refers to specialized undergarments designed to shape or enhance the appearance of the body.
  • Cô ấy chọn một chiếc áo lót định hình để mặc với chiếc váy bó. (She chose a shaping camisole to wear with the tight dress.)
• "áo lót thể thao": sports bra. A specialized undershirt designed for support during physical activity.
  • Áo lót thể thao là vật dụng cần thiết khi tập gym. (A sports bra is essential gear for going to the gym.)

Variants and Related Words

• Đồ lót / Quần áo lót (n): underwear, underclothing, undergarments. This is a broader term for all undergarments, including both tops and bottoms.
  • Cửa hàng này bán nhiều loại đồ lót. (This store sells many types of underwear.)
• Áo ba lỗ (n): sleeveless undershirt, tank top. A specific type of undershirt without sleeves.
• Áo lót chống nắng (n): sun-protection undershirt. A thin undershirt worn specifically for protection from the sun.

Synonyms

• Áo trong: inner shirt, undershirt.
• Áo mặc trong: shirt worn inside.
• Undershirt (English equivalent).
• Vest (British English equivalent for a sleeveless undershirt).

Related Phrases (Compound Terms)

• Quần áo lót: As mentioned in the reference, this is a compound noun meaning "underwear" or "underclothes." It is listed here as a related term, not as the direct definition of "áo lót."
  • Vali của anh ấy đầy quần áo lót. (His suitcase is full of underclothes.)

Related Idioms

• "Chân ướt chân ráo" (lit. wet foot dry foot) is sometimes humorously extended to contexts about having few possessions, but there is no common, direct idiom using "áo lót" itself. The word is typically used in literal contexts.

noun

1. Vest, undervest
   • quần áo lót
     underwear, underclothing, underclothes