áo bà ba

[ʔaːw˧˦ ʔɓaː˨˩ ʔɓaː˧˧]

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Meaning · English

(noun) an ao ba ba, a traditional southern Vietnamese garment consisting of a long-sleeved, button-down silk shirt split at the waist with a scooped neck, paired with silk pants.

Noun

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes

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Common questions

What does “áo bà ba” mean?

(noun) an ao ba ba, a traditional southern Vietnamese garment consisting of a long-sleeved, button-down silk shirt split at the waist with a scooped neck, paired with silk pants.

Is “áo bà ba” formal or informal?

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