Chinese Vocabulary: Clothing

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Vocabulary List

English Chinese Pronunciation
belt
腰带
yāo dài
blouse
女式衬衫
nǚ shì chèn shān
boots
靴子
xuē zi
bra
胸罩
xiōng zhào
coat
外套
wài tào
dress
裙子
qún zi
gloves
手套
shǒu tào
hat
帽子
mào zi
hoodie
连帽衫
lián mào shān
jacket
夹克
jiā kè
jeans
牛仔裤
niu zai ku
pantyhose
连裤袜
lian ku wa
raincoat
雨衣
yu yi
shirt
衬衫
chen shan
shoes
xie
shorts
短裤
duan ku
skirt
裙子
qún zi
slacks
休闲裤
xiu xian ku
socks
袜子
wa zi
suit
套装
tao zhuang
sweatpants
运动裤
yun dong ku
sweatshirt
运动衫
yùn dòng shān
swimsuit
泳装
yǒng zhuāng
T-shirt
T恤
T xù
tie
领带
lǐng dài
tracksuit
运动服
yùn dòng fú
trousers
裤子
kù zi
underpants
内裤
nèi kù

Cultural Insight: Color Symbolism

In Chinese culture, the color 红色 (hóngsè) (red) is considered lucky and auspicious, often worn during festivals and celebrations. Conversely, the color 白色 (báisè) (white) is associated with funerals and mourning, so it is best avoided for festive occasions.

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