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服饰 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
服饰fúshìapparelHSK 7, unknown, 16 strokes, rank #9111, Very Hard
服饰fúshìclothing and personal adornmentHSK 7, unknown, 16 strokes, rank #9111, Very Hard
fúshì(fu2shi4) T2
  1. 1apparel
  2. 2clothing and personal adornment
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March 24, 2026

服饰(服飾)fúshì(fu2shi4)

The term 服饰 (fú shì) refers to clothing and personal adornments, encompassing a wide range of apparel from everyday wear to formal attire. It is commonly used in contexts related to fashion, style, and cultural expressions of identity. The nuances may vary depending on specific styles or trends within different regions of China.

Strokes16Frequency#9111DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, 服饰 often reflects regional traditions and historical influences. For example, the qipao (旗袍) is a traditional dress that embodies Chinese elegance and is worn during festivals and special occasions.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'fashionable fox' in a beautiful outfit that is perfectly tailored. The character 服 (fú) looks like a person wearing a robe, while 饰 (shì) suggests decoration or adornment, reminding you of how accessories enhance an outfit. Together, they evoke the idea of stylish clothing.

Meanings of 服饰

fúshì(fu2shi4)
1apparel
2clothing and personal adornment
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About 服饰

服饰Simplified
服飾Traditional
16Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 服饰

Quick Contrast

服装 (fúzhuāng) refers specifically to garments or outfits, while 服饰 (fúshì) includes both clothing and accessories.

Usage Notes

Be mindful of the context in which you use 服饰; it is more formal than simply saying 'clothes' (衣服 yīfú). Common collocations include 服饰行业 (the apparel industry) and 服饰文化 (clothing culture). Avoid confusing it with related terms like 衣服, which refers to clothing in a more general sense.

HSK Study Tips

While 服饰 is not an HSK vocabulary word, it connects with other clothing-related terms such as 衣服 (yīfú) and 裙子 (qúnzi). Students at advanced HSK levels should focus on how to describe various styles and trends in fashion using this term.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 服饰 with 衣服, leading to incorrect usage in contexts where the broader concept of apparel is intended. For example, saying '我买了很多服饰' when referring to just shirts is too specific; it would be more appropriate to say '我买了很多衣服' (I bought a lot of clothes).

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Component Characters

服fúclothes
HSK 68 strokes月
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饰shìdecoration
8 strokes饣
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How to say apparel in Chinese

“apparel” in Chinese is服饰fúshì

The term 服饰 (fú shì) refers to clothing and personal adornments, encompassing a wide range of apparel from everyday wear to formal attire. It is commonly used in contexts related to fashion, style, and cultural expressions of identity. The nuances may vary depending on specific styles or trends within different regions of China.

When to use 服饰

Be mindful of the context in which you use 服饰; it is more formal than simply saying 'clothes' (衣服 yīfú). Common collocations include 服饰行业 (the apparel industry) and 服饰文化 (clothing culture). Avoid confusing it with related terms like 衣服, which refers to clothing in a more general sense.

服饰 or something close to it

服装 (fúzhuāng) refers specifically to garments or outfits, while 服饰 (fúshì) includes both clothing and accessories.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 服饰 with 衣服, leading to incorrect usage in contexts where the broader concept of apparel is intended. For example, saying '我买了很多服饰' when referring to just shirts is too specific; it would be more appropriate to say '我买了很多衣服' (I bought a lot of clothes).

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Frequently Asked Questions about 服饰

服饰 (fú shì) is more comprehensive and includes clothing and accessories, while 衣服 (yīfú) strictly refers to clothing.

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