龙袍

龍袍

lóngpáo

noun

Measure Word

一件龙袍 jiàn

Meanings

1 dragon robe
2 emperor's ceremonial robe

Characters

Examples

皇帝身穿金色龙袍。

Huángdì shēn chuān jīnsè lóngpáo.

The emperor wore a golden dragon robe.

博物馆里展出一件清代龙袍。

Bówùguǎn lǐ zhǎnchū yí jiàn Qīngdài lóngpáo.

A Qing dynasty dragon robe is on display in the museum.

Tips

culture

Traditionally embroidered with nine dragons, with color and dragon count reserved for the emperor. Qing-era yellow 龙袍 are the most recognizable today.

Stroke Order

龙 lóng

袍 páo