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裤子 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
裤子kùzitrousersHSK 2, n, rank #1484, Medium
裤子kùzipantsHSK 2, n, rank #1484, Medium
裤子kùzi>条[tiáo]HSK 2, n, rank #1484, Medium
kùzi(ku4zi5) T4
  1. 1trousers
  2. 2pants
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March 24, 2026
裤子(褲子)kùzi(ku4zi5)

裤子 (kùzi) refers to trousers or pants in Mandarin. It is commonly used in everyday conversation when discussing clothing, and can refer to various styles and types of legwear. This term is widely understood in both formal and informal contexts.

Frequency#1484DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, clothing styles often reflect personal identity and social status. The choice of pants can also indicate formality, with different styles suitable for various occasions.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'cool' person wearing stylish pants (裤子) and strutting down the street. The character 裤 (kù) has the radical for 'cloth' (衣) on top, suggesting it relates to clothing, while the '子' (zi) can remind you of a 'little one' wearing those cool pants.

Meanings of 裤子

kùzi(ku4zi5)
1trousers
2pants
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About 裤子

裤子Simplified
褲子Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#1484Frequency Rank
条Measure Word
HSK 2.0L3HSK 3.0L2ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2

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AI Study Notes for 裤子

Quick Contrast

短裤 (duǎnkù) vs 裤子 (kùzi) — use 短裤 specifically for shorts.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a 'cool' person wearing stylish pants (裤子) and strutting down the street. The character 裤 (kù) has the radical for 'cloth' (衣) on top, suggesting it relates to clothing, while the '子' (zi) can remind you of a 'little one' wearing those cool pants.

Usage Notes

Be cautious with the tones; '裤子' must be pronounced with the correct tones to avoid confusion. It is often combined with adjectives to describe styles (e.g., '牛仔裤' for jeans). A common mistake is using the wrong classifier; remember to use 条 (tiáo) when counting pants.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 3 word, 裤子 connects well with other clothing-related vocabulary such as 衬衫 (chènshān - shirt) and 鞋子 (xiézi - shoes). Focus on practicing its pronunciation and using it in sentences to describe outfits.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, clothing styles often reflect personal identity and social status. The choice of pants can also indicate formality, with different styles suitable for various occasions.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse the pronunciation of 裤子, mistakenly saying 'kùzi' with the wrong tones. Another common error is using the wrong classifier; for instance, saying '一件裤子' instead of '一条裤子' is incorrect.

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Component Characters

裤kùunderpants
HSK 212 strokes衤
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子zison
HSK 33 strokes子
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Grammar Patterns of 裤子

裤子 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 3 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.

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这条____不长不短，我很喜欢。

These pants are neither too long nor too short — I like them a lot.

Example Sentences for 裤子 (10)

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我的双手、靴子和裤子上都沾满了泥巴。

wǒ de shuāng shǒu、 、 xuē zǐ hé kù zǐ shàng dū zhān mǎn le ní。

My hands, boots and trousers were plastered with mud.
2
他身着一件条纹衬衫和一条宽松的蓝裤子。

tā shēn zháo yī jiàn tiáo wén chèn shān hé yī tiáo kuān sōng de lán kù zǐ。

He was wearing a stripy shirt and baggy blue trousers.
3
我把他那条卡其布裤子的裤腿弄平展。

wǒ bǎ tā nà tiáo kǎ qí bù kù zǐ de kù tuǐ nòng píng zhǎn。

I smoothed his khaki-trousered leg.
4
这足以吓得你尿裤子了，请原谅我这么说。

zhè zú yǐ xià dé nǐ niào kù zǐ le， ， qǐng yuán liàng wǒ zhè mó。

It's enough to make you wet yourself, if you'll pardon the expression.
5
他穿着衬衫和黑裤子，脚蹬皮靴，看上去很帅气。

tā chuān zháo chèn shān hé hēi kù zǐ， ， jiǎo dēng pí， xuē ， kàn shàng qù hěn。

He was smartly dressed in a shirt, dark trousers and boots.
6
他设法把飘起的衬衫塞到裤子里。

tā shè fǎ bǎ piāo qǐ de chèn shān sāi dào kù zǐ lǐ。

He tried to tuck his flapping shirt inside his trousers.
7
他穿着纯棉裤子和开领衬衫。

tā chuān zháo chún mián kù zǐ hé kāi lǐng chèn shān。

He was wearing cotton pants and an open-necked shirt.
8
他叫裁缝修改他的裤子.

tā jiào cái féng xiū gǎi tā de kù zǐ.

He asked the tailor to make over his trousers.
9
他不得不系上腰带才能使裤子不掉下来.

tā bù dé bù xì shàng yāo dài cái néng shǐ kù zǐ bù diào xià lái.

He has to wear a belt to make his trousers stay up.
10
我的裤子系不住了, 因为我瘦了很多.

wǒ de kù zǐ xì bù zhù le, , yīn wéi wǒ shòu le hěn.

My trousers won't remain up; I've lost so much weight.

Cultural Notes for 裤子

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, clothing styles often reflect personal identity and social status. The choice of pants can also indicate formality, with different styles suitable for various occasions.

Frequently Asked Questions about 裤子

裤子 (kùzi) means pants, while 裙子 (qúnzi) refers to skirts.