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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