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短裙 (duǎn qún) — choose 短裤 for pants, while 短裙 refers specifically to skirts.
Be careful not to confuse 短裤 with 裤子 (kùzi), which simply means pants. 短裤 is more casual, so avoid using it in formal contexts. A common collocation is 短裤和T恤 (duǎn kù hé T xù), meaning 'shorts and T-shirt.'
短裤 is not a specific HSK vocabulary word, but it relates to clothing terminology which appears in HSK levels. Students should focus on the radicals 短 (short) and 裤 (pants) to better understand related vocabulary.
Learners often confuse 短裤 with 裤子, mistakenly saying '我穿裤子' (Wǒ chuān kùzi) when they mean shorts. The correct phrase would be '我穿短裤' (Wǒ chuān duǎn kù).
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How to say short pants in Chinese
“short pants” in Chinese is短裤
短裤 (duǎn kù) refers to short pants or shorts that are typically worn in warm weather. They are commonly used for casual outings, sports, or at home, making them a versatile clothing choice.
When to use 短裤
Be careful not to confuse 短裤 with 裤子 (kùzi), which simply means pants. 短裤 is more casual, so avoid using it in formal contexts. A common collocation is 短裤和T恤 (duǎn kù hé T xù), meaning 'shorts and T-shirt.'
短裤 or something close to it
短裙 (duǎn qún) — choose 短裤 for pants, while 短裙 refers specifically to skirts.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 短裤 with 裤子, mistakenly saying '我穿裤子' (Wǒ chuān kùzi) when they mean shorts. The correct phrase would be '我穿短裤' (Wǒ chuān duǎn kù).
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You can say '我想买短裤' (Wǒ xiǎng mǎi duǎn kù).
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