长袍

長袍

chángpáo

noun #11,053

Measure Word

一件长袍 jiàn

Meanings

1 robe
2 gown
3 changpao (traditional Chinese men's robe)

Characters

Examples

他穿了一件黑色的长袍。

Tā chuān le yī jiàn hēisè de chángpáo.

He wore a black robe.

古代的读书人常穿长袍。

Gǔdài de dúshūrén cháng chuān chángpáo.

Scholars in ancient times often wore long robes.

Tips

culture

The 长袍 (changpao) was the standard garment for Chinese men from the Qing dynasty through the Republic era, often paired with a 马褂 (mandarin jacket).

Stroke Order

长 cháng

袍 páo