西服

xīfú

noun #8,199

Measure Word

一套西服 tào

Meanings

1 Western-style suit; business suit

Characters

clothing; garment

Western clothing — a suit in the Western style, as opposed to traditional Chinese garments.

Examples

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.

这件西服很合身。

Zhè jiàn xīfú hěn héshēn.

This suit fits very well.

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