t-shirt
/ˈtiː ʃɜːrt/A simple shirt with short sleeves and no collar, typically made of cotton and shaped like a 'T' when spread out flat.
Tiếng Việt
áo thun
TI-sợt
Âm 'ti' kéo dài như chữ T trong tiếng Anh, 'sợt' phát âm nhẹ và hơi cong lưỡi ở cuối (âm r).
Một loại áo đơn giản có tay ngắn và không có cổ, thường làm bằng vải cotton và có hình chữ 'T' khi trải phẳng.
Meanings
1 meaning
1An informal shirt, usually with short sleeves, no collar or buttons, or just a few buttons at the top.daily life
Một chiếc áo không trang trọng, thường có tay ngắn, không có cổ hoặc cúc áo, hoặc chỉ có một vài cúc ở phía trên.
“He was wearing a faded pair of blue jeans and an old T-shirt.”
“Anh ấy đang mặc một chiếc quần jean xanh bạc màu và một chiếc áo thun cũ.”
- She was dressed casually in a white T-shirt and shorts.
- I need to buy some new cotton T-shirts for the summer.
- He wore a T-shirt with a logo on the front.
- The team all wore matching green T-shirts.
Người Việt hay nhầm lẫn giữa 'shirt' (áo sơ mi có cổ) và 't-shirt' (áo thun). Hãy nhớ 'T' tượng trưng cho hình dáng của áo khi trải ra.
Word bank
Near synonyms
Common phrases
- baggy t-shirt
- cotton t-shirt
- plain t-shirt
- printed t-shirt
- tight t-shirt
- oversized t-shirt
- wear a t-shirt
- put on a t-shirt
Grammar & forms
Grammar
- countable
Inflections
- plural
- t-shirts
Word family
- T-shirt, teenoun
Usage patterns
- a [adjective] t-shirt
- to wear a t-shirt
Avoid mistakes
Common mistakes
I bought two t-shirt.
I bought two t-shirts.
T-shirt is a countable noun and needs an 's' for the plural form.
He is wearing a white color t-shirt.
He is wearing a white t-shirt.
It is redundant to add the word 'color' after the name of the color.
I like your teeshirt.
I like your T-shirt.
While 'tee' is common informal slang, 'teeshirt' as one word is an incorrect spelling in standard English.
She wore a shirt to the gym.
She wore a T-shirt to the gym.
Learners often use 'shirt' for everything, but 'T-shirt' is more specific for athletic/casual contexts.
A t-shirt made by cotton.
A t-shirt made of cotton.
Use 'made of' when referring to the material of a garment.
Don't confuse with
- shirt
a garment with a collar and buttons down the front
“He wore a white shirt and a tie to the interview.”
Use 'shirt' for formal/business clothing; use 't-shirt' for casual cotton tops without collars.
Academic collocations
Words that pair with "t-shirt" in formal and academic writing
- verb
- wearproducemanufacture
- adjective
- standardubiquitousbranded
- noun
- industrydesignmaterial
- preposition
- inwith
In context
Real-world examples
- daily life
In Vietnam, young people often wear oversized t-shirts with local brand logos.
Ở Việt Nam, giới trẻ thường mặc áo thun oversized với logo của các thương hiệu nội địa (local brand).
The 'local brand' movement is very popular among Vietnamese Gen Z and Millennials.
- business
Our company provides free t-shirts for all employees participating in the team-building event.
Công ty chúng tôi cung cấp áo thun miễn phí cho tất cả nhân viên tham gia sự kiện xây dựng đội ngũ.
Uniform t-shirts (đồng phục) are a staple of Vietnamese corporate culture during outings and charity events.
- academic
The student presented his research on the environmental impact of t-shirt manufacturing.
Sinh viên đã trình bày nghiên cứu về tác động môi trường của việc sản xuất áo thun.
Vietnam is one of the world's leading garment exporters, making textile sustainability a relevant academic topic.
Notes for Vietnamese speakers
- In Northern Vietnam, it is commonly called 'áo phông', while in Southern Vietnam, 'áo thun' is the standard term.
- T-shirts are the most popular daily wear in Vietnam due to the tropical climate, especially made of breathable cotton.
- Wearing a t-shirt to formal events like weddings is generally considered too casual in Vietnamese culture, where shirts with collars are preferred.
Etymology
Early 20th century (originally US): named after the 'T' shape of the garment when spread out flat. The term became widely used after World War II. Source: Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology.
Exam levels
IELTS
4.0
CEFR
A1
TOEIC
0-250
More in Vietnamese
- Từ điển Lạc Việt (Laban Dictionary)
Tra cứu nghĩa và cách sử dụng từ t-shirt trong từ điển Anh-Việt phổ biến nhất.
- TFlat Dictionary (Soha)
Cung cấp các ví dụ và từ đồng nghĩa cho t-shirt.