Are you ready to transform your Spring wardrobe into a summer fashion spectacle with us? This is part two of our article. Swimsuit 泳衣 In Chinese, “swimsuit” translates to 游泳衣 (yóu yǒng yī), a term that quite literally translates to “swimming clothes.” But in daily conversation, Chinese speakers often opt for brevity and drop the first character, using 泳衣 (yǒng yī) as a shorthand for all types of swimming attire, regardless of gender or number of pieces. For women’s swimsuits, simply add the word for “woman” 女, yielding 女泳衣 (nǚ yǒngyī). Likewise, men’s swimsuits become 男泳衣 (nán yǒngyī) by appending the word for “male” 男. Swim trunks 泳裤 Now, here’s a bit of a linguistic win for you – the characters in 泳裤 (yǒng kù) should look quite familiar to you. Remember the character 泳 from swimsuits (泳衣) and 裤 from our exploration of shorts (短裤)? Put them together, and you’ve got “swim trunks” or, more literally, “swimming pants”! Not only are swim trunks comfortable for a swim, but they are also often cherished for their convenience and flexibility. No need to change clothes to grab a bite after a refreshing dip in the water; your 泳裤 (yǒng kù) is perfect for the beach bar or the poolside lounge! Bikini 比基尼 Diving deeper into our swimming theme, let’s talk about the ultimate beachwear – the bikini. This two-piece swimsuit symbolizes femininity and freedom of expression. The Chinese term for “bikini” is 比基尼 (bǐ jī ní), which, similar to T恤 (T xù), is a loanword from English. So, while learning how to pronounce it, you can rely on your familiarity with the English term. Fashioned for the beach, 比基尼 are the symbol of summer relaxation. Sunglasses 墨镜 Next on our list is another summer essential – sunglasses, or 墨镜 (mò jìng) in Chinese. The character 墨 translates to “ink,” and 镜 translate to “glasses”. So, the term 墨镜 can be literally translated as “ink glasses,” a poetic nod to the tinted lenses that protect our eyes from the sun’s glare. Not only do 墨镜 shield your eyes, but they also add an extra touch of style to your summer outfits. Sandal 涼鞋 Last but not least, let’s talk about sandals, or 涼鞋 (liáng xié) in Chinese. The word 涼 (liáng) means ”cool,“ and 鞋 (xié) means ”shoe,“ making 涼鞋 a ”cool shoe“ – an apt description of this summer footwear. Sandals, with their open design, keep your feet cool and comfortable, even on the hottest summer days. Whether you’re headed to the beach or exploring the city, a pair of 涼鞋 is your perfect summer companion! |
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