How many words are in this list?

This page gives 100 Traditional Chinese words on “Clothing and appearance”. The full topic holds 157 in the KoKo app: 62 at the easy level, 55 at the medium level and 40 at the hard level.

Which words should I start with?

With level 1: these are the easiest words of the topic. Move on to level 2 once they come to you without thinking, then to level 3.

How can I remember this Traditional Chinese vocabulary?

By seeing each word again at longer and longer intervals, just before you forget it: that is spaced repetition. The KoKo app does it for you and tells you each day which words to review.

Can I print this list or save it as a PDF?

Yes. The “Print the list” button at the top of the page opens your device’s print dialog: choose to save as PDF to keep the 100 words and their translation, with nothing else around them.

Traditional Chinese vocabulary: clothes

Clothes, shoes and accessories in Traditional Chinese, and what you need to describe an outfit or the way someone looks.

Here are 100 Traditional Chinese words on “Clothing and appearance”, translated into English and sorted from easiest to hardest.

Level 1: easy 40 words

Traditional Chinese	English
毛帽	beanie
鬍子	beard
胸罩	bra
手鍊	bracelet
品牌	brand
鈕扣	button
衣服	clothing
棉	cotton
洋裝	dress
布料	fabric
眼鏡	glasses
髮型	hairstyle
帽子	hat
牛仔褲	jeans
毛衣	jumper
皮革	leather
口紅	lipstick
量身訂做	made to measure
彩妝	makeup
項鍊	necklace
圖案	pattern
香水	perfume
口袋	pocket
印花	print
戒指	ring
鞋子	shoe
短褲	shorts
尺寸	size
袖子	sleeve
時髦	smart
西裝	suit
換衣服	to get changed
試穿	to try on
穿著	to wear
球鞋	trainer
內衣	underwear
制服	uniform
手錶	watch
婚紗	wedding dress
羊毛	wool

Level 2: medium 35 words

Traditional Chinese	English
配件	accessory
靴子	boot
領結	bow tie
男用內褲	briefsMen’s underwear
開襟衫	cardigan
棉花棒	cotton bud
粉底	foundation
瀏海	fringe
毛皮	fur
染髮	hair dye
髮帶	headband
鞋跟	heel
珠寶	jewel
女用內褲	knickersWomen’s underwear
蕾絲	lace
亞麻	linen
內襯	lining
八字鬍	moustache
工作服	overall
褶子	pleat
睡衣	pyjamas
雨衣	raincoat
刮鬍刀	razor
圍巾	scarf
縫線	seam
沐浴乳	shower gel
襪子	sock
細跟高跟鞋	stiletto heel
刮鬍子	to shave
套上	to slip on
牙刷	toothbrush
毛巾	towel
雨傘	umbrella
絲絨	velvet
假髮	wig

Level 3: hard 25 words

Traditional Chinese	English
修改衣服	alteration
短靴	ankle boot
防寒外套	anorak
浴袍	bathrobe
五分褲	bermuda shorts
女用襯衫	blouse
潤髮乳	conditioner
包鞋	court shoe
試衣間	fitting room
連帽上衣	hoodie
緊身褲	leggings
樂福鞋	loafer
過時	old fashioned
聚酯纖維	polyester
羽絨外套	puffer jacket
涼鞋	sandal
二手衣店	second hand shop
洗髮精	shampoo
拖鞋	slipper
肩帶	strap
化妝	to put on makeup
運動服	tracksuit
風衣	trench coat
鑷子	tweezers
背心	vest top

Mini quiz

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Frequently asked questions

How many words are in this list?: This page gives 100 Traditional Chinese words on “Clothing and appearance”. The full topic holds 157 in the KoKo app: 62 at the easy level, 55 at the medium level and 40 at the hard level.
Which words should I start with?: With level 1: these are the easiest words of the topic. Move on to level 2 once they come to you without thinking, then to level 3.
How can I remember this Traditional Chinese vocabulary?: By seeing each word again at longer and longer intervals, just before you forget it: that is spaced repetition. The KoKo app does it for you and tells you each day which words to review.
Can I print this list or save it as a PDF?: Yes. The “Print the list” button at the top of the page opens your device’s print dialog: choose to save as PDF to keep the 100 words and their translation, with nothing else around them.

How KoKo makes words stick

These lists come from KoKo, the app to learn Traditional Chinese vocabulary on iPhone.