战袍

戰袍
zhànpáo
noun #25,149

Measure Word

战袍 jiàn

Meanings

  1. 1 battle robe; combat garment (historical)
  2. 2 team jersey; sports uniform

Examples

Jiāngjūn shēn pī zhànpáo, wēifēng lǐnlǐn.
The general wore a battle robe and looked imposing.
Qiúyuánmen chuān shàng zhànpáo zǒu shàng le sàichǎng.
The players put on their jerseys and stepped onto the field.

Tips

usage
战袍 originally referred to the robes worn by ancient warriors in battle. In modern usage, it is often applied metaphorically to sports team jerseys or uniforms, particularly in media and commentary.

Stroke Order

zhàn
páo