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“cheongsam” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinqí páo

Example

今天她穿旗袍上班。jīn tiān tā chuān qí páo shàng bān

Today she is wearing a cheongsam to work.

Illustration for 旗袍 (cheongsam)

How to say “cheongsam” in Chinese

“Cheongsam” in Chinese is 旗袍 (qí páo).

A high-collared, close-fitting one-piece dress that presents Chinese formal style in a sleek silhouette.

Full entry for 旗袍: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 旗袍

晚会上她穿着旗袍显得很优雅。wǎn huì shàng tā chuān zhe qí páo xiǎn de hěn yōu yǎ

At the party, she looked very elegant wearing a cheongsam.

Tips for using 旗袍

  • In everyday conversation, this word refers to the entire dress, not to a separate jacket, blouse, or skirt worn with other clothes.

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