袍子 (páozi): robe; gown (Chinese-style)

Measure Word

一件袍子 jiàn

Meanings

1 robe; gown (Chinese-style)

Characters

Examples

老人穿着一件黑色的袍子。

Lǎorén chuānzhe yī jiàn hēisè de páozi.

The old man was wearing a black robe.

Tips

culture

袍子 specifically refers to a Chinese-style full-length gown. The 旗袍 (qípáo) is a modernized version. Historically, 长袍 (long robe) was standard attire for educated men.

Stroke Order

袍 páo

子 zǐ

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