đại cán

Một người đàn ông mặc chiếc đại cán màu xám trong cuộc họp.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of jacket: Specifically, a men's jacket or vest with a straight, upright collar, often part of traditional or formal attire.
   • A style of garment: Refers to a tailored upper garment, historically noted for its distinctive straight collar design.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Ông ấy mặc một chiếc đại cán màu đen. (He is wearing a black đại cán.)
  • Trang phục truyền thống đó bao gồm một chiếc đại cán. (That traditional costume includes an đại cán.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is historical and specific, primarily used to describe a particular style of jacket from past eras. It is not commonly used in modern everyday fashion vocabulary but may appear in discussions of historical clothing, costumes, or traditional attire.

Variants and Related Words

• Áo đại cán: A more full term for the same garment, where "áo" means shirt or jacket.
  • Diễn viên mặc áo đại cán trong vở kịch. (The actor wore an áo đại cán in the play.)

Synonyms

• Jacket: A general term for a short coat.
• Vest: A sleeveless garment, often worn over a shirt. (Note: may have sleeves or be sleeveless.)
• Traditional coat: A coat that is part of traditional dress.

Notes on Usage

• Đại cán is a specialized noun. Its usage is largely confined to contexts describing historical Vietnamese clothing or very formal, traditional outfits. It is not interchangeable with common modern words for jacket like "áo khoác."