Language/Min-nan-chinese/Vocabulary/Clothes
Hi Min Nan Chinese learners! 😊
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.
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!
Clothing Items
| 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.
Specific Clothing Items
| Min Nan Chinese | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| 洋裝 | iông-tsùng | Dress |
| 外套 | guāi-thàu | Jacket |
| 衫 | sàm | Shirt |
| 裙子 | khùn-tsí | Skirt |
| 背心 | pue-sim | Vest |
Now that you know the words for clothing items, let's learn some words related to colors.
Colors
| 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.
Sizes
| Min Nan Chinese | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| 大 | tōa | Big |
| 小 | sió | Small |
| 長 | tiōng | Long |
| 短 | tuān | Short |
| 寬 | khuân | Wide |
Now that you know the words for sizes, let's learn some words related to materials.
Materials
| 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.
Accessories
| 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.
Fabrics
| 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.
Patterns
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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
Template:Min-nan-chinese-Page-Bottom| 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 |