qipao

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See also: qípáo, qìpào, and qǐpào

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qipao

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Etymology

From the Hanyu Pinyin romanization of the Mandarin 旗袍 (qípáo).

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Noun

qipao (plural qipaos)

  1. A traditional one-piece dress worn by Chinese women.
    Synonyms: cheongsam, mandarin gown

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