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March 24, 2026
短裤(短褲)duǎnkù(duan3ku4)
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.
Frequency#5220DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In China, wearing 短裤 is common during the hot summer months, especially in southern regions, and they are often worn at family gatherings or outdoor activities.
Memory Tip
Imagine wearing '短裤' so short that they barely cover your thighs – '短' means short, and '裤' sounds like 'coo,' as if a bird is chirping in the summer breeze while you enjoy the sun in your shorts.
Meanings of 短裤
duǎnkù(duan3ku4)
1short pants
2shorts
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About 短裤
短裤Simplified
短褲Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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HSK 3.0L3ElementaryTOCFLL3YCTL4HSKKL2CEFRA2
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短裙 (duǎn qún) — choose 短裤 for pants, while 短裙 refers specifically to skirts.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine wearing '短裤' so short that they barely cover your thighs – '短' means short, and '裤' sounds like 'coo,' as if a bird is chirping in the summer breeze while you enjoy the sun in your shorts.
Usage Notes
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.'
HSK Study Tips
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.
Cultural Note
In China, wearing 短裤 is common during the hot summer months, especially in southern regions, and they are often worn at family gatherings or outdoor activities.
Common Mistakes
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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Cultural Notes for 短裤
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In China, wearing 短裤 is common during the hot summer months, especially in southern regions, and they are often worn at family gatherings or outdoor activities.
Frequently Asked Questions about 短裤
You can say '我想买短裤' (Wǒ xiǎng mǎi duǎn kù).
Yes, 短裤 can refer to shorts worn by both genders.
短裤 refers to shorts, while 七分裤 (qī fēn kù) refers to cropped pants that typically reach mid-calf.
