How many words are in this list?

This page gives 100 Simplified Chinese words on “Clothing and appearance”. The full topic holds 157 in the KoKo app: 51 at the easy level, 72 at the medium level and 34 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 Simplified 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.

Simplified Chinese vocabulary: clothes

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

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

Level 1: easy 32 words

Simplified Chinese	English
胡子	beard
腰带	belt
手链	bracelet
品牌	brand
休闲	casual
衣服	clothing
棉	cotton
连衣裙	dress
眼镜	glasses
发型	hairstyle
皮革	leather
化妆品	makeup
八字胡	moustache
服装	outfit
香水	perfume
戒指	ring
衬衫	shirt
鞋子	shoe
短裤	shorts
尺寸	size
裙子	skirt
袖子	sleeve
西装	suit
T恤	T shirt
试穿	to try on
穿着	to wear
长裤	trousers
内衣	underwear
制服	uniform
钱包	wallet
手表	watch
整洁	well groomed

Level 2: medium 46 words

Simplified Chinese	English
配件	accessory
五分裤	bermuda shorts
飞行夹克	bomber jacket
靴子	boot
胸罩	bra
男式内裤	briefsMen’s underwear
鸭舌帽	cap
开襟衫	cardigan
衣领	collar
梳子	comb
止汗露	deodorant
耳环	earring
晚礼服	evening dress
粉底	foundation
刘海	fringe
毛皮	fur
染发	hair dye
手提包	handbag
珠宝	jewel
女式内裤	knickersWomen’s underwear
蕾丝	lace
亚麻	linen
内衬	lining
量身定做	made to measure
过时	old fashioned
马球衫	polo shirt
印花	print
雨衣	raincoat
剃须刀	razor
凉鞋	sandal
围巾	scarf
缝线	seam
沐浴露	shower gel
拖鞋	slipper
鞋底	sole
丝袜	stockings
连裤袜	tights
乔装	to dress up
搭配	to match
化妆	to put on makeup
套上	to slip on
球鞋	trainer
雨伞	umbrella
丝绒	velvet
衣橱	wardrobe
婚纱	wedding dress

Level 3: hard 22 words

Simplified Chinese	English
修改衣服	alteration
短靴	ankle boot
浴袍	bathrobe
棉签	cotton bud
浅口鞋	court shoe
吊带裤	dungarees
刺绣	embroidery
试衣间	fitting room
发带	headband
折边	hem
连帽衫	hoodie
乐福鞋	loafer
睫毛膏	mascara
褶子	pleat
马尾	ponytail
羽绒服	puffer jacket
二手服装店	second hand shop
细跟高跟鞋	stiletto heel
扣上纽扣	to button up
运动服	tracksuit
风衣	trench coat
镊子	tweezers

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Frequently asked questions

How many words are in this list?: This page gives 100 Simplified Chinese words on “Clothing and appearance”. The full topic holds 157 in the KoKo app: 51 at the easy level, 72 at the medium level and 34 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 Simplified 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 Simplified Chinese vocabulary on iPhone.