áo bào
[ʔaːw˧˦ ʔɓaːw˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) Chinese-style round-collar long gown
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
[…] thấy người cưỡi trên lừa thân hình to béo, mặc áo bào gấm Thục màu tím, tay cầm một cái quạt lớn phe phẩy không ngừng,[…][…] they saw the person riding the donkey was fat, wore a purple Shu-brocade gown, and incessantly waved a big fan in his hand, […]
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Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “áo bào” mean?
(noun) Chinese-style round-collar long gown
Is “áo bào” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.