đồ rét
Definition
- Noun:
- Winter clothes / Winter wear: Clothing specifically designed to be worn in cold weather to provide warmth. This term refers to the category of garments as a whole.
- Cold-weather gear: Items such as coats, jackets, sweaters, scarves, gloves, and hats used for protection against low temperatures.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Mẹ tôi đã lấy đồ rét trong tủ ra. (My mother took the winter clothes out of the closet.)
- Trời chuyển lạnh, bạn nhớ mặc đồ rét. (The weather is turning cold, remember to wear your winter clothes.)
- Cửa hàng này bán rất nhiều đồ rét đẹp. (This store sells a lot of nice winter wear.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "đồ rét" is a common, everyday compound noun. It is typically used in a general, collective sense rather than for a single specific item.
Variants and Related Words
Áo ấm (n): warm coat/jacket. Refers specifically to an outer layer for warmth.
- Cô ấy mua một chiếc áo ấm mới. (She bought a new warm coat.)
Đồ giữ ấm (n): warming clothes / thermal wear. A more descriptive term for clothing that retains heat.
- Vận động viên leo núi cần đồ giữ ấm chất lượng cao. (Mountain climbers need high-quality thermal wear.)
Synonyms
- Winter clothing: Apparel for the winter season.
- Cold-weather clothing: Garments intended for use in cold conditions.
- Winter gear: Equipment and clothing for winter.
Related Idioms
- "Chuẩn bị đồ rét": to prepare/get ready winter clothes.
- Tháng mười là lúc để chuẩn bị đồ rét. (October is the time to prepare winter clothes.)