Phông bạt

/fɔŋ bat/
noun★Intermediate
informal

A traditional Vietnamese conical hat, typically made from palm leaves or bamboo, worn by farmers and rural workers for sun protection.

Bà nông dân đeo phông bạt khi làm việc trên ruộng.

The farmer wears a phông bạt while working in the fields.

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The phông bạt is similar to the more widely known 'nón lá' but is often associated with specific regional styles.

Collocations

mũ phông bạtphông bạt hatphông bạt truyền thốngtraditional phông bạt

Synonyms

💡Pro Tip

Regional Variations

The phông bạt may have slight design differences depending on the region in Vietnam.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the Vietnamese words 'phông' (referring to the material or style) and 'bạt' (a type of fabric or covering).

📝Usage Notes

The term is more regionally specific compared to 'nón lá' and may refer to a particular style of conical hat.

Word Breakdown

phông
referring to the material or style
root
+
bạt
a type of fabric or covering
root
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