dou6 pou4道袍

Jyutpingdou6 pou4

Yaledouh pòuh

名詞

Definition

Martial arts uniform, especially designed to allow gripping of the sleeves and lapels.

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How it's used

Refers specifically to the traditional-style training uniform worn in certain martial arts, such as Aikido or Judo. It is distinct from the more common 運動衫 because of its heavy fabric and reinforced stitching designed to withstand intense grappling. You will primarily hear this term within the context of dojo culture or specific combat sports.

Measure word

gin2件gín

Examples

nei5你ting1聽jat6日lin6練gung1功gei3記dak1得daai3帶gin2件dou6道pou4袍heoi3去aa4呀。

Remember to bring your dopo for practice tomorrow.

le1呢gin2件dou6道pou4袍sai2洗zo2咗hou2好do1多ci3次，go3個zau6袖dou1都laan6爛maai4埋。

This dopo has been washed many times, and the sleeve is already torn.

Common phrases

zoek3著dou6道pou4袍

to wear a dopo

sai2洗dou6道pou4袍

to wash a dopo

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with the historical Chinese garment also called 道袍, which refers to a traditional robe worn by scholars or Taoist priests. In a modern Hong Kong context, the term is almost exclusively used for martial arts gear.