旗袍

qí páo

CL 件 jiàn 条 tiáo

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Rare

Definitions

1. Chinese-style dress
2. cheongsam

Word relationships

Related words

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• 唐装 táng zhuāng 唐装 táng zhuāng Tang suit (traditional Chinese jacket) Both are traditional Chinese garments, but 旗袍 is a fitted one-piece dress, while 唐装 is a jacket-style outfit.: Tang suit (traditional Chinese jacket)
• 长衫 cháng shān 长衫 cháng shān long gown Long gown often for men; shares traditional Chinese dress context with 旗袍.: long gown
• 汉服 hàn fú 汉服 hàn fú traditional Han Chinese dress Han ethnic traditional clothing; another category of traditional Chinese attire.: traditional Han Chinese dress
• 裙子 qún zi 裙子 qún zi skirt General word for dress or skirt; 旗袍 is a specific type.: skirt

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse 旗袍 with 唐装; 旗袍 is a one-piece dress, while 唐装 typically consists of a jacket and pants.

Cultural notes

旗袍 was originally a Manchu garment and evolved into a modern Shanghai style in the 1920s, symbolizing Chinese feminine elegance.

Example Sentences

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她穿着红色 旗袍 去参加聚会。

She wore a red qipao to the party.

我想定做一件 旗袍 。

I want to have a qipao made to order.

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Child Words of 旗袍

• 旗 旗 qí: banner
• 袍 袍 páo: gown (lined)