tong4 zong1唐裝唐装
Jyutpingtong4 zong1
Yaletòhng jōng
Definition
Tangzhuang; a traditional Chinese jacket with a mandarin collar and frog buttons.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the style of clothing popularized in the late Qing Dynasty and Republican era, characterized by the mandarin collar and frog buttons. While it is often associated with formal or festive occasions, it is distinct from the more ancient Hanfu or the form-fitting Qipao. People typically wear it during cultural festivals or formal ceremonies to show respect for tradition.
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gin2件gínExamples
Grandpa likes wearing traditional Chinese clothing during Chinese New Year.
Where did you buy this set of traditional Chinese clothing?
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Common phrases
to wear traditional Chinese clothing
a set of traditional Chinese clothing
Common mistake
Avoid confusing this with the general term 中式衫, which can refer to any Chinese style of clothing. 唐裝 is a specific historical style, so using it to describe modern, casual Chinese-inspired fashion may be inaccurate.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
