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- 旗袍
旗袍
qí páo
Meaning
- qipao; cheongsam (close-fitting traditional Chinese dress)
Definition
一种具有中国民族特色的女性传统服装，通常由丝绸制成，立领，斜襟，盘扣，紧身，两侧开叉。
A traditional Chinese women's dress, typically made of silk, with a stand-up collar, asymmetrical closure, frog buttons, fitted bodice, and side slits.
Usage
用于正式场合、传统节日或作为中式礼服，体现优雅与古典美。
Used in formal occasions, traditional festivals, or as Chinese-style formal wear, reflecting elegance and classical beauty.
Examples
- 1 她穿着一件红色的旗袍出席婚礼。 (She wore a red cheongsam to the wedding.)
- 2 在春节晚会上，她选择了一件绣花的旗袍。 (She chose an embroidered cheongsam for the Spring Festival gala.)
- 3 这家店的旗袍做工精细，很受欢迎。 (The cheongsams in this store are finely crafted and very popular.)
- 4 电影中的女演员身穿旗袍，展现了东方女性的魅力。 (The actress in the movie wore a cheongsam, showcasing the charm of Eastern women.)
- 5 她定制了一件旗袍，准备在毕业典礼上穿。 (She custom-made a cheongsam to wear at the graduation ceremony.)
- 6 旗袍的剪裁能够很好地衬托出女性的身材曲线。 (The cut of the cheongsam can well accentuate a woman's body curves.)
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