áo vét
Definition
- Noun:
- A jacket, specifically a suit jacket or blazer: A formal or semi-formal garment for the upper body, typically worn over a shirt and often as part of a matching suit. It is characterized by a tailored fit, a front opening with buttons, and lapels.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Anh ấy mặc một chiếc áo vét màu xám để phỏng vấn. (He wore a gray jacket to the interview.)
- Cô ấy khoác áo vét đen bên ngoài áo sơ mi. (She wore a black blazer over her shirt.)
- Chiếc áo vét này không còn hợp với chiếc quần âu cũ. (This suit jacket no longer matches the old trousers.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "áo vét" is a shortened, common form of "áo vét-tông", which is a loanword from the French . Both terms are used interchangeably in modern Vietnamese to mean a suit jacket or blazer.
- It is a key component of formal and business attire for both men and women.
Variants and Related Words
- Áo vét-tông (n): The full form, meaning jacket, suit jacket, or blazer.
- Áo khoác (n): A general term for any outerwear jacket or coat (e.g., leather jacket, winter coat).
- Com-lê (n, from French ): A full suit, including the jacket and trousers (or skirt).
Synonyms
- Jacket: A general term for a short coat.
- Blazer: A more specific type of jacket, often solid-colored and less formal than a suit jacket, but used similarly in Vietnamese context.
- Suit jacket: The matching jacket of a suit.
Related Phrases
- Vét tây: Another common, slightly older term for a Western-style suit jacket.
- Ông chủ luôn mặc vét tây khi họp. (The boss always wears a suit jacket to meetings.)