- She always carries a hanky in her purse to softly blow her nose during meetings.
Cô ấy luôn mang theo một chiếc khăn tay trong túi xách để nhẹ nhàng xì mũi trong các cuộc họp.
- The little girl clutched her hanky tightly and sniffled as her mother comforted her.
Cô bé nắm chặt khăn tay và sụt sịt khi mẹ an ủi.
- The old woman carefully folded her hanky after sneezing into it, displaying her meticulous manners.
Bà lão cẩn thận gấp khăn tay sau khi hắt hơi vào đó, thể hiện phép lịch sự tỉ mỉ của mình.
- The hanky was damp from use when the sick child handed it back to his mother.
Chiếc khăn tay đã ẩm vì sử dụng khi đứa trẻ bị bệnh đưa nó lại cho mẹ mình.
- He saw the hanky peeking out of his friend's pocket and playfully teased him, "Are you ready to cry, sensitive man?"
Anh nhìn thấy chiếc khăn tay thò ra khỏi túi áo của bạn mình và trêu đùa: "Cậu đã sẵn sàng để khóc chưa, anh chàng nhạy cảm?"
- The singer reached for a hanky from his dresser drawer before taking to the stage, preparing to hold it as a prop as he sang love ballads.
Nam ca sĩ với tay lấy khăn tay từ ngăn kéo tủ trước khi bước lên sân khấu, chuẩn bị cầm nó như một đạo cụ trong khi hát những bản tình ca.
- The actor handed the hanky to the actress, pausing the scene for her to use it discreetly before continuing their exchange.
Nam diễn viên đưa chiếc khăn tay cho nữ diễn viên, tạm dừng cảnh quay để cô sử dụng nó một cách kín đáo trước khi tiếp tục cuộc trao đổi.
- The collection of vintage hankies in the antique store brought back memories of his grandmother, who used to carry them in her pocketbook.
Bộ sưu tập khăn tay cổ điển trong cửa hàng đồ cổ gợi lại cho anh những ký ức về bà của mình, người thường mang chúng trong ví.
- The hanky was a symbol of his grandmother's kindness and compassion, as she always offered one to anyone in need.
Chiếc khăn tay là biểu tượng cho lòng tốt và lòng trắc ẩn của bà, vì bà luôn tặng khăn tay cho bất kỳ ai khi họ cần.
- As a tradition, the grandmother presented her eldest granddaughter with a hanky as a keepsake, passed down from the generations before her.
Theo truyền thống, bà sẽ tặng đứa cháu gái lớn nhất của mình một chiếc khăn tay làm kỷ niệm, được truyền lại từ nhiều thế hệ trước.
Definition of hanky
hankynoun
khăn tay
/ˈhæŋki//ˈhæŋki/The word "hanky" originally referred to a small handkerchief, specifically one that was knitted or crocheted. The term "hanky" is derived from the Old English word "hanc," which meant a narrow strip or band of fabric. This word was later adapted into Middle English as "hankliche" and eventually into the modern English word "hanky." The meaning of "hanky" expanded beyond knitted handkerchiefs in the late 19th century, as cotton handkerchiefs became more commonly manufactured. These cotton handkerchiefs, known as "rational retchacherchers," were less round and gathered than traditional lace hankies, and as such, did not require as much sweeping and pleating to create a neat square. This, in turn, led to their usage as more than just a decorative item, as they began to be used as a practical handkerchief for blowing one's nose. Thus, the meaning of "hanky" in relation to a small handkerchief has evolved over time, from a knitted or crocheted item, to a generic term for cotton handkerchiefs, and finally to the modern word for a disposable tissue used for blowing one's nose. The rich history of this round and gathered lace handkerchief, and its evolution into a practical and disposable item, highlights the changing attitudes and values towards hygiene and personal belongings over time.