China

Female Traditional Clothing

Cheongsam ,
also known as Qi-Pao or
mandarin gown, is a body-
hugging dress for women in
China. The name “cheongsam,”
simply means “long dress.”

Most of them were made of

silk, and embroidered, with
thick laces trimmed at the
collar, sleeves and edges.

They can be worn either on

casual or formal occasions.
In either case, it creates an
impression of simple and quiet
charm, elegance and neatness.

Question:
What is another name for Cheongsam?
Answer: Qi-Pao
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Male Traditional Clothing

Changshan ,
also known as Changpao or
Dagua is the male equivalent
of the women’s cheongsam
(qi-pao). In traditional Chinese
dress, a changshan literally
means “long shirt.”

Changshan was formal dress

for Chinese men before West-
ern-style suits became com-
mon in China.

They are traditionally worn

in pictures, weddings, and
other more formal historically
Chinese events.

Question:
What does Changshan mean?
Answer: long shirt