nón bài thơ
[nɔn˧˦ ʔɓaːj˨˩ tʰəː˧˧]
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Meaning · English
(noun) a poem hat; a type of conical rice hat worn in Vietnam, particularly in Hue, often made of thin young palm leaves, that displays a poetic image when illuminated in light
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Ở Huế, mỗi chiếc nón bài thơ có thể ví như một tác phẩm nghệ thuật mang đậm nét riêng, phong cách riêng của văn hóa Huế.
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Sources & notes
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Common questions
What does “nón bài thơ” mean?
(noun) a poem hat; a type of conical rice hat worn in Vietnam, particularly in Hue, often made of thin young palm leaves, that displays a poetic image when illuminated in light
Is “nón bài thơ” formal or informal?
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