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March 24, 2026
裤子(褲子)kùzi(ku4zi5)
裤子 (kùzi) refers to trousers or pants in Mandarin. It is commonly used in everyday conversation when discussing clothing, and can refer to various styles and types of legwear. This term is widely understood in both formal and informal contexts.
Strokes15Frequency#1484DifficultyEasy
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, clothing styles often reflect personal identity and social status. The choice of pants can also indicate formality, with different styles suitable for various occasions.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'cool' person wearing stylish pants (裤子) and strutting down the street. The character 裤 (kù) has the radical for 'cloth' (衣) on top, suggesting it relates to clothing, while the '子' (zi) can remind you of a 'little one' wearing those cool pants.
Meanings of 裤子
kùzi(ku4zi5)
1trousers
2pants
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About 裤子
裤子Simplified
褲子Traditional
15Strokes
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#1484Frequency Rank
条Measure Word
HSK 2.0L3HSK 3.0L2ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2
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短裤 (duǎnkù) vs 裤子 (kùzi) — use 短裤 specifically for shorts.
Usage Notes
Be cautious with the tones; '裤子' must be pronounced with the correct tones to avoid confusion. It is often combined with adjectives to describe styles (e.g., '牛仔裤' for jeans). A common mistake is using the wrong classifier; remember to use 条 (tiáo) when counting pants.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 3 word, 裤子 connects well with other clothing-related vocabulary such as 衬衫 (chènshān - shirt) and 鞋子 (xiézi - shoes). Focus on practicing its pronunciation and using it in sentences to describe outfits.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse the pronunciation of 裤子, mistakenly saying 'kùzi' with the wrong tones. Another common error is using the wrong classifier; for instance, saying '一件裤子' instead of '一条裤子' is incorrect.
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裤子 (kùzi) refers to trousers or pants in Mandarin. It is commonly used in everyday conversation when discussing clothing, and can refer to various styles and types of legwear. This term is widely understood in both formal and informal contexts.
When to use 裤子
Be cautious with the tones; '裤子' must be pronounced with the correct tones to avoid confusion. It is often combined with adjectives to describe styles (e.g., '牛仔裤' for jeans). A common mistake is using the wrong classifier; remember to use 条 (tiáo) when counting pants.
裤子 or something close to it
短裤 (duǎnkù) vs 裤子 (kùzi) — use 短裤 specifically for shorts.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse the pronunciation of 裤子, mistakenly saying 'kùzi' with the wrong tones. Another common error is using the wrong classifier; for instance, saying '一件裤子' instead of '一条裤子' is incorrect.
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Grammar Patterns of 裤子
裤子 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 2 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.
