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西服

xīfú
noun #8,199

Measure Word

一套西服 tào

Meanings

  1. 1 Western-style suit; business suit

Characters

西
xī
west; Western
服
fú
clothing; garment
Western clothing - a suit in the Western style, as opposed to traditional Chinese garments.

Examples

HSK 5
他穿了一套西服去面试。
Tā chuān le yī tào xīfú qù miànshì.
He wore a suit to the interview.
HSK 5
这件西服很合身。
Zhè jiàn xīfú hěn héshēn.
This suit fits very well.
HSK 6
正式场合要穿西服。
Zhèngshì chǎnghé yào chuān xīfú.
You should wear a suit for formal occasions.

Tips

usage
西服 and 西装 (xīzhuāng) both mean 'Western suit' and are interchangeable. 西服 is slightly more formal in register. The measure word 套 is used for a complete suit (jacket + trousers); 件 is used for just the jacket.

Stroke Order

西 xī
服 fú