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March 24, 2026
裙子qúnzi(qun2zi5)
裙子 (qúnzi) refers to a skirt, which is a piece of clothing worn from the waist down. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, and can vary in length and style, including options like mini, midi, and maxi skirts.
Frequency#2152DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, skirts are often associated with femininity and are popular during festivals and celebrations, where traditional skirts can represent cultural heritage.
Memory Tip
Imagine a queen (qun sounds like 'queen') wearing a long skirt (zi) made of flowing fabric. Visualize her elegantly gliding through a garden, showcasing the beauty of her dress and the grace of her movements.
Meanings of 裙子
qúnzi(qun2zi5)
1skirt
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About 裙子
裙子Simplified
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#2152Frequency Rank
条Measure Word
HSK 2.0L3HSK 3.0L3ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2
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AI Study Notes for 裙子
Quick Contrast
裙子 (qúnzi) vs 裙 (qún) — use 裙子 for a specific garment (skirt), while 裙 refers more generally to skirts or skirt-like items.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a queen (qun sounds like 'queen') wearing a long skirt (zi) made of flowing fabric. Visualize her elegantly gliding through a garden, showcasing the beauty of her dress and the grace of her movements.
Usage Notes
Be mindful of the measure word 条 (tiáo) when referring to skirts in Mandarin, as it is used for long, thin objects. Common mistakes include using the wrong measure word, such as saying '一件裙子' (yī jiàn qúnzi), which should be '一条裙子' (yī tiáo qúnzi).
HSK Study Tips
As a level 3 vocabulary word, 裙子 ties into themes of clothing and fashion. Students should focus on practicing the associated measure words and adjectives to describe various types of skirts, enhancing their vocabulary around clothing.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, skirts are often associated with femininity and are popular during festivals and celebrations, where traditional skirts can represent cultural heritage.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse the measure word, mistakenly saying '两件裙子' (liǎng jiàn qúnzi) instead of the correct '两条裙子' (liǎng tiáo qúnzi). Additionally, some may forget to use the correct tone for '裙' leading to misunderstandings.
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Grammar Patterns of 裙子
裙子 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.
She shouldn't have mentioned how heavy the dress was.
Cultural Notes for 裙子
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, skirts are often associated with femininity and are popular during festivals and celebrations, where traditional skirts can represent cultural heritage.
Frequently Asked Questions about 裙子
裙子 (qúnzi) is the general term for skirt, while 裙子裙 (qúnzi qún) is redundant; you only need to use 裙子.
裙子 is predominantly used for women's skirts. For men's clothing, you might use other terms, as skirts are less common in men's fashion.
You can say '你喜欢哪种裙子?' (Nǐ xǐhuān nǎ zhǒng qúnzi?) which means 'What type of skirt do you like?'
