quần áo
noun · Beginner · Daily Life
Meaning
English: Clothes
Things you wear, literally trousers and shirts.
Examples
🗣 Tôi mua quần áo mới cho Tết.
💬 I bought new clothes for Tet.
Etymology
‘Quần áo’ literally means ‘trousers and shirts’, where ‘quần’ refers to trousers, and ‘áo’ means shirt. It indicates the historical significance of clothing in Vietnamese culture.
How & Where It’s Used
‘Quần áo’ is commonly used in day-to-day conversations, suitable for both formal and informal contexts, understood by all Vietnamese speakers across regions.
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Tags: clothing