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<div class="pg_page_title">Min Nan Chinese Vocabulary - Clothes</div>
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Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/min-nan-chinese Min Nan Chinese] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will learn the most important Min Nan Chinese words related to clothes. We will learn how to say different types of clothing items in Min Nan Chinese.
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Learning the vocabulary for clothes in Min Nan Chinese is essential for everyday conversations. Knowing the right words for clothes will help you to communicate better with native speakers. Let's get started!  
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/min-nan-chinese Min Nan Chinese] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will learn useful vocabulary related to clothes. Understanding these words will take you one step closer to fluency in the language!


=== Clothing Items ===
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{| class="wikitable"
== Essential Vocabulary ==
|-
! Min Nan Chinese !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
|-
| 衣服 || ì-hū || Clothes
|-
| 褲子 || khòo-tsí || Pants
|-
| 襪子 || má-tsí || Socks
|-
| 鞋子 || hia̍h-tsí || Shoes
|-
| 帽子 || bô-tsí || Hat
|}


Now that you know the basic words for clothing items, let's learn some more specific words.
First, let's discover the basic vocabulary related to clothes:
 
=== Specific Clothing Items ===


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Min Nan Chinese !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
! Min Nan Chinese !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| 衣服 || i-hok || Clothes
|-
|-
| 洋裝 || iông-tsùng || Dress
| 裙子 || kuân-tsí || Skirt
|-
|-
| 外套 || guāi-thàu || Jacket
| 上衣 || sió-ê || Shirt/top
|-
|-
| 衫 || sàm || Shirt
| 褲子 || khò͘-tsí || Pants
|-
|-
| 裙子 || khùn-tsí || Skirt
| 外套 || gōa-thoat || Jacket/Coat
|-
|-
| 背心 || pue-sim || Vest
| 短褲 || toán-khò͘ || Shorts
|}
|}


Now that you know the words for clothing items, let's learn some words related to colors.  
As you can see, the terms for various types of clothing are quite easy to learn.


=== Colors ===
Now, let's put these words into context:


{| class="wikitable"
* Person 1: 你穿啥衣服？(Lí chhuann-siap i-hok?) (What clothes are you wearing?)
|-
* Person 2: 我穿裙子。（Guá chhuann kuân-tsí.) (I'm wearing a skirt.)
! Min Nan Chinese !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
|-
| 紅色 || âng-sik || Red
|-
| 綠色 || lōo-sik || Green
|-
| 藍色 || lâm-sik || Blue
|-
| 黃色 || n̂g-sik || Yellow
|-
| 白色 || pe̍h-sik || White
|}


Now that you know the words for colors, let's learn some words related to sizes.
== Accessories and Shoes ==


=== Sizes ===
Apart from clothes, you'll also need to learn the vocabulary for accessories and shoes.


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Min Nan Chinese !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
! Min Nan Chinese !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| 袜子 || guá-tsí || Socks
|-
|-
| 大 || tōa || Big
| 鞋子 || he-chí || Shoes
|-
|-
| 小 || sió || Small
| 帽子 || bō͘-tsí || Hat
|-
|-
| 長 || tiōng || Long
| 手表 || siáu-piáu || Watch
|-
|-
| 短 || tuān || Short
| 眼鏡 || kiám-kéng || Glasses
|-
|-
| 寬 || khuân || Wide
| 手套 || siáu-thô || Gloves
|}
|}


Now that you know the words for sizes, let's learn some words related to materials.
Here are a few examples to help you understand these words in context:


=== Materials ===
* Person 1: 你喜歡戴什麼帽子？(Lí hóan-huann tài siánn-mih bō͘-tsí?) (What hat do you like to wear?)
* Person 2: 我喜歡戴漁夫帽。（Guá hóan-huann tài gî sú bō͘-tsí.) (I like wearing a fisherman's hat.)


{| class="wikitable"
* Person 1: 你要買什麼鞋子？(Lí iàu bé saⁿ-mih he-chí?) (What shoes do you want to buy?)
|-
* Person 2: 我想買一雙高跟鞋。（Guá siūⁿ bé tsi̍t sóng ko gîng he-chí.) (I want to buy a pair of high heels.)
! Min Nan Chinese !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
|-
| 棉 || biân || Cotton
|-
| 絲 || sī || Silk
|-
| 羊毛 || iûⁿ-máu || Wool
|-
| 麻 || má || Hemp
|-
| 毛 || máu || Fur
|}


Now that you know the words for materials, let's learn some words related to accessories.
== Cultural tips ==
Now that you know some new vocabulary related to clothes and accessories, let's dive into some cultural tips!


=== Accessories ===
In traditional Min Nan Chinese culture, people are very mindful of the significance of specific clothing.


{| class="wikitable"
For example, the qipao or cheongsam, a form-fitting one-piece dress, is strongly associated with Chinese culture. It is usually made of silk or cotton and features a high collar and split skirt. The qipao was first worn in the 1920s and 1930s as modest everyday wear for women, but since then, it has been well received globally for its elegant and timeless beauty.
|-
! Min Nan Chinese !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
|-
| 項鍊 || hiōng-liân || Necklace
|-
| 手鐲 || tio̍h-tiok || Bracelet
|-
| 耳環 || ê-huân || Earring
|-
| 戒指 || kiè-tsi || Ring
|-
| 帽章 || bô-tsiànn || Badge
|}


Now that you know the words for accessories, let's learn some words related to fabrics.  
Another traditional item is the Chinese hat, which is often associated with the martial arts. In the past, the hat was worn by scholars, officials, and ordinary people alike, and was often symbolic of one's social status.


=== Fabrics ===
Learning about traditional clothing and accessories can be a fascinating way to understand a culture better and appreciate the intricacies of fashion and design!


{| class="wikitable"
Now, let's practice our new Min Nan Chinese vocabulary with a dialogue:
|-
! Min Nan Chinese !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
|-
| 緞 || tuàn || Satin
|-
| 絨布 || jūn-pōo || Velvet
|-
| 棉布 || biân-pōo || Cotton
|-
| 皮革 || pí-kah || Leather
|-
| 綢 || tshù || Silk
|}


Now that you know the words for fabrics, let's learn some words related to patterns.  
* Person 1: 你今日穿啥衫？（Lí kin-jȧ chhuann siap siám？） (What are you wearing today?)
* Person 2: 我穿著一件脫掉袖的上衣同一條褲子。 (Guá chhuann-tio̍h chi̍t kiàn thuat-tiàu yáu ê sió-ê tông chi̍t tiáo khò͘-tsí.) (I'm wearing a top with the sleeves rolled up and pants.)


=== Patterns ===
* Person 1: 你有著啥鞋子？(Lí ū tio̍h siap he-chí?) (What shoes are you wearing?)
* Person 2: 我穿著夾腳拖。(Guá chhuann-tio̍h kap-khiau-thô.) (I'm wearing flip-flops.)


{| class="wikitable"
== Conclusion ==
|-
! Min Nan Chinese !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
|-
| 格子 || kah-tsí || Plaid
|-
| 條紋 || tiâu-bûn || Stripes
|-
| 花紋 || hua-bûn || Floral
|-
| 方格 || pong-kah || Checkerboard
|-
| 波浪 || po-lōng || Wave
|}
 
Now that you know the words for patterns, let's learn some words related to styles.
 
=== Styles ===
 
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Min Nan Chinese !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
|-
| 短袖 || tuān-siu || Short sleeve
|-
| 長袖 || tiōng-siu || Long sleeve
|-
| 短褲 || tuān-khòo || Shorts
|-
| 長褲 || tiōng-khòo || Long pants
|-
| 短裙 || tuān-khùn || Mini skirt
|}
 
Now that you know the words for styles, let's learn some words related to brands.
 
=== Brands ===
 
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Min Nan Chinese !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
|-
| 可口可樂 || khó-khu-khó-lo || Coca Cola
|-
| 蘋果 || phín-kuè || Apple
|-
| 麥當勞 || bé-tōng-ló || McDonald's
|-
| 耐克 || lâi-khak || Nike
|-
| 阿迪达斯 || a-tí-tá-sī || Adidas
|}
 
Now that you know the words for brands, let's learn some words related to shops.
 
=== Shops ===
 
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Min Nan Chinese !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
|-
| 商店 || siong-tiām || Shop
|-
| 賣場 || bé-tiûⁿ || Market
|-
| 專賣店 || tsiunn-bé-tiām || Boutique
|-
| 市場 || sî-tiûⁿ || Marketplace
|-
| 超市 || tsiāu-sî || Supermarket
|}
 
Now that you know the words for shops, let's learn some words related to shopping.
 
=== Shopping ===
 
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Min Nan Chinese !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
|-
| 購物 || káu-bú || Shopping
|-
| 試穿 || sè-tshùn || Try on
|-
| 詢問 || sùn-mn̂g || Ask
|-
| 評價 || phíng-kah || Rate
|-
| 試衣 || sè-ì || Fit
|}
 
Now that you know the words for shopping, let's learn some words related to actions.
 
=== Actions ===
 
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Min Nan Chinese !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
|-
| 穿 || tshùn || Wear
|-
| 脫 || thuō || Take off
|-
| 洗 || sê || Wash
|-
| 縫 || hōng || Sew
|-
| 熨 || un || Iron
|}
 
Now that you know the words for actions, let's learn some words related to feelings.
 
=== Feelings ===
 
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Min Nan Chinese !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
|-
| 舒服 || su-hū || Comfortable
|-
| 不舒服 || put-su-hū || Uncomfortable
|-
| 漂亮 || phiàu-liâng || Pretty
|-
| 不漂亮 || put-phiàu-liâng || Ugly
|-
| 合適 || hō-siat || Suitable
|}
 
Now that you know the words for feelings, let's learn some words related to prices.
 
=== Prices ===
 
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Min Nan Chinese !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
|-
| 價格 || kah-koh || Price
|-
| 便宜 || piān-gí || Cheap
|-
| 貴 || kuì || Expensive
|-
| 折扣 || tsiap-khòo || Discount
|-
| 優惠 || iû-huì || Special offer
|}
 
Now that you know the words for prices, let's learn some words related to payment.
 
=== Payment ===
 
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Min Nan Chinese !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
|-
| 付款 || hù-khuann || Pay
|-
| 現金 || hián-kim || Cash
|-
| 信用卡 || sin-iōng-ká || Credit card
|-
| 銀行卡 || gim-pàng-ká || Debit card
|-
| 支票 || tsí-piáu || Check
|}
 
Now that you know the words for payment, let's learn some words related to stores.
 
=== Stores ===
 
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Min Nan Chinese !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
|-
| 專門店 || tsiunn-bûn-tiām || Specialty store
|-
| 百貨公司 || pah-hòo-kong-si || Department store
|-
| 小店 || sió-tiām || Boutique
|-
| 在線商店 || tsāi-sîn-siong-tiām || Online store
|-


Congratulations, you've made it to the end of this lesson! Now that you've learned these new words and phrases, you'll be able to confidently talk about clothes and accessories in Min Nan Chinese. Don't forget to practice your new vocabulary by finding native speakers on the [https://polyglotclub.com Polyglot Club] website. [[Language/Min-nan-chinese/Vocabulary|Check out more Min Nan Chinese vocabulary here]] if you're hungry for more!  😊


<hr>➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.<br>➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎


==Related Lessons==
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* [[Language/Min-nan-chinese/Vocabulary/Food|Food]]
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* [[Language/Min-nan-chinese/Vocabulary/Education|Education]]
* [[Language/Min-nan-chinese/Vocabulary/Family|Family]]
* [[Language/Min-nan-chinese/Vocabulary/Feelings-and-Emotions|Feelings and Emotions]]


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Min Nan Chinese Vocabulary - Clothes

Hi Min Nan Chinese learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn useful vocabulary related to clothes. Understanding these words will take you one step closer to fluency in the language!

Essential Vocabulary

First, let's discover the basic vocabulary related to clothes:

Min Nan Chinese Pronunciation English
衣服 i-hok Clothes
裙子 kuân-tsí Skirt
上衣 sió-ê Shirt/top
褲子 khò͘-tsí Pants
外套 gōa-thoat Jacket/Coat
短褲 toán-khò͘ Shorts

As you can see, the terms for various types of clothing are quite easy to learn.

Now, let's put these words into context:

  • Person 1: 你穿啥衣服？(Lí chhuann-siap i-hok?) (What clothes are you wearing?)
  • Person 2: 我穿裙子。（Guá chhuann kuân-tsí.) (I'm wearing a skirt.)

Accessories and Shoes

Apart from clothes, you'll also need to learn the vocabulary for accessories and shoes.

Min Nan Chinese Pronunciation English
袜子 guá-tsí Socks
鞋子 he-chí Shoes
帽子 bō͘-tsí Hat
手表 siáu-piáu Watch
眼鏡 kiám-kéng Glasses
手套 siáu-thô Gloves

Here are a few examples to help you understand these words in context:

  • Person 1: 你喜歡戴什麼帽子？(Lí hóan-huann tài siánn-mih bō͘-tsí?) (What hat do you like to wear?)
  • Person 2: 我喜歡戴漁夫帽。（Guá hóan-huann tài gî sú bō͘-tsí.) (I like wearing a fisherman's hat.)
  • Person 1: 你要買什麼鞋子？(Lí iàu bé saⁿ-mih he-chí?) (What shoes do you want to buy?)
  • Person 2: 我想買一雙高跟鞋。（Guá siūⁿ bé tsi̍t sóng ko gîng he-chí.) (I want to buy a pair of high heels.)

Cultural tips

Now that you know some new vocabulary related to clothes and accessories, let's dive into some cultural tips!

In traditional Min Nan Chinese culture, people are very mindful of the significance of specific clothing.

For example, the qipao or cheongsam, a form-fitting one-piece dress, is strongly associated with Chinese culture. It is usually made of silk or cotton and features a high collar and split skirt. The qipao was first worn in the 1920s and 1930s as modest everyday wear for women, but since then, it has been well received globally for its elegant and timeless beauty.

Another traditional item is the Chinese hat, which is often associated with the martial arts. In the past, the hat was worn by scholars, officials, and ordinary people alike, and was often symbolic of one's social status.

Learning about traditional clothing and accessories can be a fascinating way to understand a culture better and appreciate the intricacies of fashion and design!

Now, let's practice our new Min Nan Chinese vocabulary with a dialogue:

  • Person 1: 你今日穿啥衫？（Lí kin-jȧ chhuann siap siám？） (What are you wearing today?)
  • Person 2: 我穿著一件脫掉袖的上衣同一條褲子。 (Guá chhuann-tio̍h chi̍t kiàn thuat-tiàu yáu ê sió-ê tông chi̍t tiáo khò͘-tsí.) (I'm wearing a top with the sleeves rolled up and pants.)
  • Person 1: 你有著啥鞋子？(Lí ū tio̍h siap he-chí?) (What shoes are you wearing?)
  • Person 2: 我穿著夾腳拖。(Guá chhuann-tio̍h kap-khiau-thô.) (I'm wearing flip-flops.)

Conclusion

Congratulations, you've made it to the end of this lesson! Now that you've learned these new words and phrases, you'll be able to confidently talk about clothes and accessories in Min Nan Chinese. Don't forget to practice your new vocabulary by finding native speakers on the Polyglot Club website. Check out more Min Nan Chinese vocabulary here if you're hungry for more! 😊

➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.
➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎

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