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裳
cháng
lower garment
ng, 14 strokes, radical 衣, Hard
裳
cháng
skirt, petticoat; beautiful
ng, 14 strokes, radical 衣, Hard
裳
cháng
skirts
ng, 14 strokes, radical 衣, Hard
裳
cháng
petticoats
ng, 14 strokes, radical 衣, Hard
裳
cháng
garments
ng, 14 strokes, radical 衣, Hard
裳
shang
lower garment
ng, 14 strokes, radical 衣, Hard
裳
shang
skirt, petticoat; beautiful
ng, 14 strokes, radical 衣, Hard
裳
shang
skirts
ng, 14 strokes, radical 衣, Hard
裳
shang
petticoats
ng, 14 strokes, radical 衣, Hard
裳
shang
garments
ng, 14 strokes, radical 衣, Hard
cháng(chang2)chang
primary
T2
1lower garment
2skirt, petticoat; beautiful
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March 24, 2026
裳cháng(chang2)
The character 裳 (cháng) refers to a type of lower garment, such as a skirt or petticoat. It is often used in the context of traditional Chinese clothing, where it signifies elegance and beauty in attire. This term can also be used more generally to describe beautiful garments.
Strokes14Radical衣Frequency#3702DifficultyHard
Cultural note
In traditional Chinese culture, the type of lower garments like 裳 was crucial for indicating social status and identity, especially during festivals or ceremonies. The use of elegant skirts reflects the appreciation for beauty and artistry in clothing.
Memory tip
Imagine a flowing skirt blowing in the wind, resembling a 'charming' appearance (sounds like 'cháng'). The radical 衣 (yī) represents clothing, reinforcing the connection to garments. Picture a lovely dress that makes you feel beautiful every time you wear it.
Meanings of 裳
cháng(chang2)
primary
1lower garment
2skirt, petticoat; beautiful
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About 裳
裳Simplified
14Strokes
衣Radical
名语素míngcínoun root (n.root)Part of Speech
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Quick Contrast
裙 (qún) - use 裳 for traditional or elegant lower garments, while 裙 is more commonly used for skirts in general.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 裳 (cháng) with similar-sounding words like 常 (cháng), which means 'often.' This character is more likely to be used in formal contexts, particularly when discussing fashion or traditional attire. Common collocations include 裳袍 (cháng páo), meaning 'skirt robe.'
HSK Study Tips
Although 裳 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it connects with other clothing-related terms like 衣 (yī, clothing) and 裤 (kù, pants). Students should focus on recognizing its usage in literary texts or discussions about fashion.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 裳 (cháng) with 常 (cháng), leading to misunderstandings in context. For example, saying '我常穿裳' (wǒ cháng chuān cháng) could incorrectly imply 'I often wear a skirt,' when it should be '我穿裳' (wǒ chuān cháng) to mean 'I wear a skirt.'
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裳 = 衣 + 尚. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 裳
IDS Structure⿱尚衣
裳Full character
=
尚Shang4
top
衣yi1
bottom
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Parts
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How to say lower garment in Chinese
“lower garment” in Chinese is裳cháng
The character 裳 (cháng) refers to a type of lower garment, such as a skirt or petticoat. It is often used in the context of traditional Chinese clothing, where it signifies elegance and beauty in attire. This term can also be used more generally to describe beautiful garments.
When to use 裳
Be careful not to confuse 裳 (cháng) with similar-sounding words like 常 (cháng), which means 'often.' This character is more likely to be used in formal contexts, particularly when discussing fashion or traditional attire. Common collocations include 裳袍 (cháng páo), meaning 'skirt robe.'
裳 or something close to it
裙 (qún) - use 裳 for traditional or elegant lower garments, while 裙 is more commonly used for skirts in general.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 裳 (cháng) with 常 (cháng), leading to misunderstandings in context. For example, saying '我常穿裳' (wǒ cháng chuān cháng) could incorrectly imply 'I often wear a skirt,' when it should be '我穿裳' (wǒ chuān cháng) to mean 'I wear a skirt.'
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Grammar patterns of 裳
裳 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 5 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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亚历山德拉穿着那身过时的衣____，显得臃肿笨拙。
Alexandra looked plump and awkward in her cast-off clothing.
Example sentences for 裳 (6)
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1
亚历山德拉穿着那身过时的衣裳，显得臃肿笨拙。
yà lì shān dé lā chuānzhuó nà shēn guòshí de yīshang， xiǎnde yōng zhǒng bènzhuō。
Alexandra looked plump and awkward in her cast-off clothing.
2
女粉丝冲破保安的阻拦，撕扯他的衣裳。
nǚ fěnsī chōng pò bǎo’ān de zǔlán， sī chě tā de yīshang。
Female fans fought their way past bodyguards and tore at his clothes.
3
衣裳口袋里饱饱装着弹药.
yīshang kǒudai lǐ bǎo bǎo zhuāng zhe dàn yào.
The pocket of his coat sagged heavily with ammunition.
4
脱我战时袍着我旧时裳.
tuō wǒ zhàn shí páo zhe wǒ jiù shí cháng.
She doffs her garb worn under fire and wears again female attire.
5
“ 衣裳旧了,染染差不多和新的一样.
“ yīshang jiù le, rǎn rǎn chàbuduō hé xīn de yíyàng.
" Old clothes dyed are almost as good as new.
6
小嫩肉把客人的衣裳剥下来,自己穿上,逃了.
xiǎo nèn ròu bǎ kèrén de yīshang bāo xiàlái, zìjǐ chuānshang, táo le.
Juicy Tidbit had taken his clothes and run away.
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Word Family of 裳
Words containing this character3
衣裳yīshangclothes
裳chángskirts
霓裳níchángNichang, abbr. for the Tang Dynasty song "Raiment of Rainbows and Feathers" 霓裳羽衣曲[Níchángyǔyīqū] or 霓裳羽衣舞[Níchángyǔyīwǔ]
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Words with 裳
What does 衣裳 mean?
Frequently asked questions about 裳
裳 refers to skirts and lower garments, while 裤 specifically means pants. They represent different styles of clothing.
While 裳 can still be used, it is more common in literary or historical contexts when discussing traditional attire.
It is pronounced 'cháng,' with a rising tone.
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