nón quai thao

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Vietnamese[edit]

Etymology[edit]

nón (Asian conical hat, or certain types of traditional hats) +‎ quai (strap) +‎ thao (a type of silky material).

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

nón quai thao

  1. a type of broad, flat traditional hat for women
    • (Can we date this quote?), Nhất Sinh (lyrics and music), “Tơ hồng [Pink Silk]”:
      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.