Definitions For Cheongsam

Noun

CHEONGSAM (plural s or cheongsam) A tight-fitting formal woman's dress, usually brightly coloured, patterned and/or embroidered, with a split at the thigh. : Synonym: qipao (Hong Kong) A plain coloured, tight-fitting dress with a short split at the thigh, worn as a school uniform by schoolgirls. A long formal dress-like garment or robe worn by Asian men. : {{synonyms, en, changshan}}

Translations

qipao

Etymology

From {{bor, en, yue, -}} {{zh-l, 長衫, tr=coeng4 saam1, long robe}}.