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短裤 (duǎnkù) vs 裤子 (kùzi) — use 短裤 specifically for shorts.
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.
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.
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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How to say trousers in Chinese
“trousers” in Chinese is裤子
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.
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这条____不长不短，我很喜欢。
These pants are neither too long nor too short — I like them a lot.
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裤子 (kùzi) means pants, while 裙子 (qúnzi) refers to skirts.
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