Chinese word

试穿

Pronunciation

Pinyinshì chuān

Meaning

  • verbtry on

Example

这件外套我可以在店里试穿吗？zhè jiàn wài tào wǒ ké yǐ zài diàn lǐ shì chuān ma

Can I try this coat on in the store?

Illustration for 试穿 (try on)

More examples

我想在镜子前试穿这件裙子看看。wǒ xiǎng zài jìng zi qián shì chuān zhè jiàn qún zi kàn kàn

I want to try on this skirt in front of the mirror.

Core concept

Putting clothing or an accessory on the body to check its fit, comfort, and appearance.

Common phrases

  • 试穿衣服shì chuān yī fú

    try on clothes

  • 在店里试穿zài diàn lǐ shì chuān

    try on in a store

  • 试穿鞋子shì chuān xié zi

    try on shoes

Similar words

穿chuān: Putting on or wearing clothes, shoes, or similar items.
换huàn: Changing clothes or shoes for different ones.
试戴shì dài: Trying on a hat or glasses to check their size or appearance.

Definition in Chinese

把衣服或配饰穿在身上，以判断尺寸、舒适度或外观是否满意的动作。bǎ yī fú huò pèi shì chuān zài shēn shàng yǐ pàn duàn chǐ cùn shū shì dù huò wài guān shì fǒu mǎn yì de dòng zuò

Word origin

试 (shì, "to test") + 穿 (chuān, "to put on clothes") forms a transparent verb for testing clothing by wearing it.

Usage tips

  • The action can happen even when no purchase follows, such as when comparing sizes or colors in a shop.

Opposites

  • 脱下tuō xiàtake offverb

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