西装
xī zhuāng
suit
The Chinese word for 'suit' is '西装'. It is used the same way as in English, to refer to a set of men's or women's clothes consisting of a jacket and trousers or a skirt, made from the same material. The word '西装' can be used in various contexts where formal attire is being discussed.
Example sentences using: 西装
我需要一件新的西装。
wǒ xūyào yī jiàn xīn de xīzhuāng.
I need a new suit.
In this sentence, the speaker expresses the need for a new suit. '西装' is used to denote 'suit' in Chinese.
他的西装很漂亮。
tā de xīzhuāng hěn piàoliang.
His suit is very beautiful.
This is a simple sentence commenting on the appearance of someone's suit. The speaker likely admires or appreciates the suit.
西装在哪里？
xīzhuāng zài nǎlǐ?
Where is the suit?
The speaker is asking the whereabouts of a suit. '在哪里' translates to 'where is' in English.
西装是黑色的。
xīzhuāng shì hēisè de.
The suit is black.
The sentence simply describes the color of a suit.
我喜欢这套西装。
wǒ xǐhuan zhè tào xīzhuāng.
I like this suit.
The speaker expresses his/her liking for a particular suit.
西装太大了。
xīzhuāng tài dàle.
The suit is too big.
The sentence affirms that the size of the suit is larger than expected or required.
这是我的西装。
zhè shì wǒ de xīzhuāng.
This is my suit.
The phrase could be used to show ownership over a suit.
那个西装很贵。
nàgè xīzhuāng hěn guì.
That suit is very expensive.
In the sentence, the speaker comments on the high price of a suit.
他正在试穿西装。
tā zhèngzài shì chuān xīzhuāng.
He is trying on the suit.
The speaker indicates that someone is in the process of trying on a suit.
我要去买西装。
wǒ yào qù mǎi xīzhuāng.
I am going to buy a suit.
In the sentence, the speaker expresses an intention to purchase a suit.