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Is There More Than One Type of Traditional Chinese Clothing? American cowboy boots, Dutch clogs, Scottish kilts, French berets – some clothing is so iconic it’s immediately recognizable. But what about Chinese sartorial traditions? Chances are the phrase "traditional Chinese clothing"may not bring anything specific to mind when you hear it, and that’s why we’re talking about it today!. 1. 旗袍 (qí páo) n. Cheongsam Many people think of it as the quintessential traditional clothing item for Chinese women. Although there are still many controversies about the exact origins and specifications of the traditional cheongsam, it is one of the most splendid forms of China’s long history of textile culture. 旗袍 (qí páo): n. cheongsam qí páo céng jīng shì zhōng guó zuì liú xíng de fú zhuāng zhī yī. 旗 袍 曾 经 是 中 国 最 流 行 的 服 装 之 一。 The cheongsam was once one of the most popular clothing in China. 2. 汉服 (hàn fú) n. Hanfu The full name for Hanfu (汉服 hàn fú) is "Han ethnic group traditional clothing", and it's also known as full Han clothing, Han suit, or Chinese costume. From the rise of the Yellow Emperor to the middle of the 17th century (late Ming and early Qing), the dominant "Huaxia-Han" culture gave rise to schools of thought, Chinese etiquette, and, of course, the Hanfu as part of the ethnic Han identity. hàn fú shì zhōng guó hàn mín zú de mín zú fú shì. 汉 服 是 中 国 汉 民 族 的 民 族 服 饰。 Hanfu is the clothing of the Han ethnic group in China. 3. 唐装 （Táng zhuāng) n. Tang suit ... Read More >> Further Reading Which Clothes and Foods Reveal Who is Rich in China If you are interested in Chinese Idioms, you've got to learn this one. It's a phrase you may hear in reality TV shows or even in everyday-conversation between friends. The origin of this particular idiom began in times where emperors still ruled while living extremely lavish lifestyles. Read More >> Chinese Cheongsam The cheongsam, or Qipao in Chinese, evolved from a style of ancient clothing worn by the Manchu ethnic minority. During the early years of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) they unified China, and standardized the nationwide costume as well. Read More >> Sign up for a free trial now Get FREE e-books and a FREE live 1-to-1 lesson. Complete the form below:

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