CHEONGSAM

Etymology

Noun

cheongsam (plural cheongsams or cheongsam)

A tight-fitting formal woman's dress, usually brightly coloured, patterned and/or embroidered, with a split at the thigh.

Synonym: qipao

(Hong Kong) A plain coloured, tight-fitting dress with a short split at the thigh, worn as a school uniform by schoolgirls.

A long formal dress-like garment or robe worn by Asian men.

Synonym: changshan

Source: Wiktionary



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