nón quai thao
[nɔn˧˦ kwaːj˧˧ tʰaːw˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) a type of broad, flat traditional hat for women
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Ngày Hội Lim em mặc áo the, chân đi guốc mộc, đội nón quai thao, em bước qua cầu.At the Lim Festival, you wear an áo the (top), a pair of guốc mộc (sandals), and a nón quai thao, as you walk on the bridge.
♂: Bắc Ninh vốn trọng chữ tình
Nón quai thao em đợi ở sân đình
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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 “nón quai thao” mean?
(noun) a type of broad, flat traditional hat for women
Is “nón quai thao” formal or informal?
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