汉 HAN FU

What comes to your

mind
when mentioning
traditional Chinese
clothing?
Cheongsam / Qipao
Tang Suit
 Hanfu
Hanfu, “Han Clothing”, - refers to the clothing worn by
the Han People, an ethnic group compromising more
than 90 percent of the population of China.
Hanfu was improve and popularized during the Han
Dynasty (206 B.C.-220 A.D.).
 History of Hanfu

How long has Hanfu been popular in China?

From the reign of the Yellow Emperor (2696 BC -
2598BC)
to the end of the Ming Dynasty
確 (1368 - 1644).
 The Origin of Hanfu

It took the basic form from the Xia, Shang and Zhou Dynasties.
History of Hanfu

 Shih Chi (the Historical

Records) records, HuangDi
designed Hanfu.
 The name of Hanfu is from the
Han Dynasty.
 Hanfu disappeared due to the
prohibition of Qing Dynasty.
 The Fibers of Hanfu

 the upper-class: silk and satin ( 丝缎 )

 the poor: coarse cloth, called duan he ( 短褐 )
 Two Common Styles:
Shenyi ( 深衣 ) and Topcoat-plus-Skirt ( 上衣下裳 )

Shenyi （深衣）
 Deep clothes, that is, the top is
connected to the skirt, sewn
together, then become a full
body of a long gown, worn on
formal occasions.
 Quju ( 曲裾 )

Quju, or curving-front untined garment, is one

of the traditional Chinese robes, which is also
part of clothing system of Han nationality.
The fringing curves from bottom to top, so that
one who wears it looks dignified and graceful.
The two parts of the collar are crossed with the
left part on top of the right part, which shows the
fine figure and grace of women of Han people.
Zhiju ( 直裾 )
Shenyi were very popular in the Han Dynasty.
Officials and dignitaries, literati and refined scholars all wore Shenyi,
and even the queen's auspicious clothes were all Shenyi.
 Chanyi （禅衣）

 Summer robes, without lining, are made of very light

material.
 Compared with Shenyi, the sleeves of Chanyi are wider.
48g - 49g
Zhongyi ( 中衣 )
Peishou ( 佩绶 )

wear the
sachet

wear the
jade pendant
 Purple Peishou

The duke, hou and general wear purple ribbon.

The color of purple represents a sense of awe and nobility.
Mei 袂 (The sleeves)

The wider part of the

sleeve that hangs down is
called “Mei” , as there is a
Chinese idiom namely
Zhang Mei Cheng Yin ，
which means that When you
open your sleeves, a tree-
lined effect can be created.
 Two Common Styles:
Topcoat-plus-Skirt ( 上衣下裳 )
short jackets
Ruqun （襦裙）
 worn by women
 Ru, is the form of jacket on
the top and Qun is the skirt
tied around the bottom
long skirts
 Two Common Styles:
Ruqun ( 襦裙 )

Admonitions of the Court Instructress to Palace Ladies A mural of the Han Dynasty tomb in Dashuting, Henan
《女史箴图》 Province （河南省打虎亭汉墓壁画局部）

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 What are the features of Hanfu?

wide sleeves
long gown
cross collar
button free
right-hand lapel
 What are the features of Hanfu?

Yi: upper body part

Shang:lower body part
 What are the features of Hanfu?

underwear 小衣（内 Accessories: 配饰

衣） sockes 袜
inner garment 中衣 shawl 云肩（袜
overcoat 大衣 肩）
jade belt 玉带
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What’s your impression on
Hanfu?

Please use three words to

describe Hanfu in your mind.
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Exquisite

Elegant
Graceful
Fairylike
2.5 million Hanfu revival
followers
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Why is Hanfu so popular today?
What does it mean to wear Hanfu clothing?
What behind Hanfu is the succession or
inheritance of the Huaxia civilization.
 Main Tasks
Passing down Chinese culture

Read the text and finish the

practice
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Passing down Chinese Culture

China has embraced Western fashion and

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futuristic designs in recent decades, but a

growing number of young people are now
looking to the past for fashion advice.
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If you look closely around your city, you might spot hanfu, the
traditional clothing of the Han ethnic group. In a recently published
report by online shopping platform Tmall, more than 2 million hanfu
outfits were sold in 2018. The number of hanfu buyers increased by 92
percent compared to 2017. The average age of buyers was 21, with
about 52 percent between 19 and 24 years old.

But why has this traditional clothing become trendy among

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young Chinese people?

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For some of them, it’s a costume for relaxation. Dafan, a 24-year-
old college student thinks that dressing in hanfu is a way for her to
escape the troubles of real life. Modern clothing, on the other hand,
represents the identity people need to show every day. “Hanfu and
modern clothing help me to release the different sides in me,” she
explained.
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Other youngsters like hanfu because of the culture behind it. They
regard it as a way to reconnect with traditions. Its wide sleeves, crossed
collars and flowing robes bring people back to ancient times. “What’s
behind hanfu is inheritance of the Chinese civilization,” Nanhe, a 21-
year-old costume studio owner, said.
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That’s probably why some fans have started to bring the traditional
clothing abroad. Sohu reported on a Bilibili vlogger who climbed
Germany’s highest peak wearing hanfu this summer. She received
praise from tourists.
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“Many Chinese people are taking a liking for hanfu, as it helps
them establish their national identity and belonging,” Zhang Yiwu, a
professor of Chinese literature at Peking University, said.
C. Finish the table according to the passage.

2 million
(1) In 2018, more than _______________ hanfu outfits were sold.
The purchase 92 percent compared to 2017.
of hanfu (2) The number of hanfu buyers increased by _______________
21
(3) The average age of buyers was ________.

Hanfu has _______________, crossed collars and _______________.

wide sleeves _______________ flowing robes It can bring
The features
of hanfu people back to ancient times.

relaxation Dressing in hanfu is a way for some

(1) Hanfu is a costume for _______________.
the troubles of real life
people to escape ________________________.
The functions
of hanfu traditions
(2) Hanfu is a way to reconnect with _______________.
(3) Hanfu helps Chinese people establish their national identity and belonging
___________________________________.