褂 (guà) - A long gown or coat, typically referring to

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褂 · guà

A long gown or coat, typically referring to traditional Chinese garments like the magua (马褂) or changshan (长衫).

A long gown or coat, typically referring to

Usage highlights

Mandarin jacketLong gownFormal gownEmbroidered gownCottonShort gown

Synonyms

  • 袍— robe, gown
  • 衫— unlined upper garment
  • 衣— clothing, garment

Antonyms

  • 裤— pants, trousers
  • 裙— skirt

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He wore a traditional mandarin jacket (马褂).
  • The changshan is a long gown (长衫) worn by men.
  • She bought a beautiful embroidered gown (绣花褂子).
  • This is a formal Chinese jacket (礼服褂).

Collocations

  • Mandarin jacket(马褂)
  • Long gown(长衫)
  • Formal gown(礼服褂)
  • Embroidered gown(绣花褂)
  • Cotton-padded gown(棉褂)
  • Short gown(短褂)

Idioms

  • Long gown and mandarin jacket(长衫马褂)
  • Wearing a gown and carrying a fan(穿褂摇扇)
  • Red gown and green sleeves(红褂绿袖)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally worn as part of Chinese formal attire, especially during the Qing dynasty.
  • The magua (horse jacket) was a key component of Manchu clothing and became part of Han Chinese dress.
  • Often associated with traditional weddings, where brides may wear elaborate embroidered gowns.
  • Represents traditional Chinese clothing culture and heritage.

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