裙子
qúnzi
The English word "skirt" is translated into Chinese as 裙子 (qúnzi). Wiktionary also lists 裙 (qún).
Meaning: article of clothing (noun)
Ways to say it
| Chinese | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| 裙子 | qúnzi |
| 裙 | qún |
Both forms of the word refer to an article of clothing, specifically a skirt or a dress.
Which one should you use?
裙子 is the standard term used in daily conversation to refer to both skirts and dresses. In contrast, the single character 裙 is more formal or typically used within compound words.
How does it change in a sentence?
When counting skirts, you should use the classifier 条 (tiáo).
How do you pronounce it?
qúnzi
Did you know?
- The term 裙带关系 ('skirt-and-belt relationship') is a common idiom used to describe nepotism or using personal connections to get a job.
- In traditional Chinese opera, the length and width of a 裙 (skirt) often signal the social rank or the emotional state of a character.
- When you use the classifier 条 to count skirts, you are actually using a word originally meant for long, flexible, or thin objects like rivers or fish.
Examples in context
- 萨米喜欢莱拉的裙子。Sami likes Layla's skirt.This sentence shows how to express someone's preference for a skirt using 裙子.Tatoeba #9961337 by GlossaMatik, translation #7137973 by OsoHombre
- 玛丽穿着深蓝色的裙子。Mary was wearing a navy blue skirt.This sentence describes the color of a skirt using 裙子.Tatoeba #8789329 by crescat, translation #8523273 by CK
- 那条裙子是不是太短了？Isn't that skirt too short?This sentence is useful for asking about the length of a skirt using 裙子.Tatoeba #8851416 by crescat, translation #889780 by CK
- 请问，我在哪里可以买到漂亮的裙子？( Qǐngwèn, wǒ zài nǎlǐ kěyǐ mǎidào piàoliang de qúnzi? )Excuse me, where can I buy a beautiful skirt?
- 你觉得这条短裙好看吗？( Nǐ juéde zhè tiáo duǎnqún hǎokàn ma? )Do you think this short skirt looks good?
- 我喜欢穿长裙。( Wǒ xǐhuan chuān chángqún. )I like to wear long skirts.
- 31 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
A woman is trying on clothes in a clothing store.
- 俊杰 Junjie这件裙子很适合你。Zhè jiàn qúnzi hěn shìhé nǐ.This skirt suits you very well.
- 雨婷 Yuting谢谢，你觉得颜色怎么样？Xièxiè, nǐ juédé yánsè zěnmeyàng?Thank you, what do you think of the color?
- 俊杰 Junjie颜色很漂亮，非常衬你的肤色。Yánsè hěn piàoliang, fēicháng chèn nǐ de fūsè.The color is beautiful, it really complements your skin tone.
- 雨婷 Yuting那我买这件裙子吧。Nà wǒ mǎi zhè jiàn qúnzi ba.Then I will buy this skirt.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “skirt” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
