theatrical costume; outfit; apparel
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
theatrical costume; stage apparel worn by opera performers
Specifically refers to the elaborate costumes and accessories used in traditional Chinese opera (Peking opera, etc.), including helmets, armor, robes, and boots.
Jīng京
jù剧
yǎn演
yuán员
de的
jīng精
měi美
xíng行
tou头
wǎng往
wǎng往
jià价
zhí值
bù不
fěi菲
。
The exquisite costumes of Peking opera performers are often quite valuable.
Tā她
huā花
le了
bàn半
xiǎo小
shí时
cái才
chuān穿
dài戴
hǎo好
quán全
tào套
xíng行
tou头
。
It took her half an hour to put on the complete costume set.
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Zhè这
tào套
xíng行
tou头
bāo包
kuò括
fèng凤
guān冠
、
xiá霞
pèi帔
hé和
xiù绣
xié鞋
。
This costume set includes a phoenix crown, ceremonial robe, and embroidered shoes.
noun
clothing; outfit; apparel (often used humorously)
informalUsed in a broader sense to refer to ordinary clothing, often with a humorous or playful connotation implying fancy or impressive attire.
Tā他
jīn今
tiān天
chuān穿
le了
yī一
shēn身
xīn新
xíng行
tou头
，
xiǎn显
de得
tè特
bié别
jīng精
shen神
。
He wore a brand new outfit today and looked particularly sharp.
Kàn看
nǐ你
zhè这
shēn身
xíng行
tou头
，
shì是
yào要
qù去
xiāng相
qīn亲
ma吗
？
Looking at your getup, are you going on a blind date?
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Zhì置
bàn办
yī一
shēn身
xiàng像
yàng样
de的
xíng行
tou头
kě可
bù不
shǎo少
huā花
qián钱
。
It costs quite a bit to put together a decent wardrobe.