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“suit” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinxī zhuāng

Example

我昨天买了一套西装。wǒ zuó tiān mǎi le yí tào xī zhuāng

I bought a suit yesterday.

Illustration for 西装 (suit)

How to say “suit” in Chinese

“Suit” in Chinese is 西装 (xī zhuāng).

A matching jacket-and-trouser outfit for formal occasions such as work, ceremonies, and interviews.

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

Example sentences with 西装

婚礼前他去店里试穿了好几套西装。hūn lǐ qián tā qù diàn lǐ shì chuān le háo jǐ tào xī zhuāng

Before the wedding, he went to the store to try on several suits.

Tips for using 西装

  • The English word suit also means a lawsuit, but 西装 (xīzhuāng, "Western-style formal clothing") is restricted to clothing.

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