qipao

See also: qípáo, qìpào, and qǐpào

English

Alternative forms
  • chipao, chi pao, chi-pao, kipao

Etymology

From the Hanyu Pinyin romanization of the Mandarin 旗袍 (qípáo).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈt͡ʃiːpaʊ/

Noun

qipao (plural qipaos)

  1. A traditional one-piece dress worn by Chinese women.
    Synonyms: cheongsam, mandarin gown

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