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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries旗袍
Pronunciation / Transliteration: qípáo
"她穿了一件精美的丝绸旗袍。"
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2 senses- 1
A traditional Chinese women's one-piece dress with a high collar, slit skirt, and knotted buttons, fitting closely to the body.
"She wore an elegant silk cheongsam to the formal banquet." - 2
A modern variation of the traditional fitted gown adapted for contemporary fashion runways.
"The designer showcased a modern, sleeveless cheongsam during fashion week."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Cantonese Chinese words 'chèuhngsāam', meaning 'long gown'. The term entered the English language in the mid-20th century, shifting from its regional Cantonese designation to become the globally recognized name for the traditional Chinese one-piece fitted dress.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Cheongsam" is said worldwide
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cheongsam
Transliteration: chong-sam
"Elle portait un magnifique cheongsam en soie rouge."
Cheongsam
Transliteration: tʃɔŋˈsam
"Sie trug ein traditionelles Cheongsam zur Hochzeit."
cheongsam
Transliteration: cheongsam
"Indossava un elegante cheongsam di seta."
cheongsam
Transliteration: cheongsam
"Llevaba un vestido cheongsam tradicional para la ceremonia."
cheongsam
Transliteration: cheongsam
"Ela usava um cheongsam de seda bordada."
चीongsाम
Transliteration: cheongsam
"उसने एक सुंदर चीनी चीongsाम पहना था।"
旗袍
Transliteration: qípáo
"她穿了一件精美的丝绸旗袍。"
치파오
Transliteration: chipao
"그녀는 아름다운 치파오를 입고 있었다."
チャイナドレス
Transliteration: chainadoresu
"彼女は赤いチャイナドレスを着てパーティーに出席した。"
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