English–Chinese
“cardigan” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinkāi shān
Example
开衫很适合春天穿。kāi shān hěn shì hé chūn tiān chuān
A cardigan is perfect to wear in spring.
How to say “cardigan” in Chinese
“Cardigan” in Chinese is 开衫 (kāi shān).
A light layer with an opening down the front, easy to wear over another top and take off when needed.
Example sentences with 开衫
早上有点冷，我就穿开衫。zǎo shàng yóu diǎn lěng wǒ jiù chuān kāi shān
It was a little cold in the morning, so I wore a cardigan.
Tips for using 开衫
- In everyday clothing talk, 开衫 (kāishān, "cardigan") names a front-opening style, so it contrasts with a pullover even when both use similar knit fabric.