I’ve made one about all the possible things you’ll need to know about clothes, including “cuff links,” “denim,” and “shoelace” for all of you that know the basics.
Clothes
Dress shirt / Blouse - 衬衫 (chèn shān)
T-shirt - T恤 (T xù)
Pants - 裤子 (kù zi)
Jeans - 牛仔裤 (niú zǎi kù)
Shorts - 短裤 (duǎn kù)
Dress - 连衣裙 (lián yī qún)
Cheongsam - 旗袍 (qí páo)
Skirt - 裙子(qún zi) / 短裙 (duǎn qún)
Tuxedo - 燕尾服 (yàn wěi fú)
Suit - 西装 (xī zhuāng)
Tie - 领带 (lǐng dài) / 领结 (lǐng jié)
Cravat -领巾(lǐng jīn)
Bathing Suit - 泳衣 (yǒng yī)
Bikini - 比基尼 (bǐ jī ní)
Swim Trunks - 泳裤 (yǒng kù)
Pajamas - 睡衣 (shuì yī)
Underwear - 内衣 (nèi yī)
Socks - 短袜 (duǎn wà)
Stockings - 长袜 (cháng wà)
Winter
Coat - 外套 (wài tào)
Blazer / Jacket - 夹克 (jiá kè)
Vest - 背心 (bèi xīn)
Hoodies - 卫衣 (wèi yī)
Sweater - 毛衣 (máo yī)
Sweatshirt -运动衫 (yùn dòng shān)
Windbreaker -风衣 (fēng yī)
Scarf - 围巾 (wéi jīn)
Gloves - 手套 (shǒu tào)
Mittens - 连指手套 (lián zhǐ shǒu tào)
Earmuffs - 耳罩 (ěr zhào)/耳套 (ěr tào)
Hat / Cap-帽子 (mào zi)
Shoes
Shoe - 鞋 (xié)
Shoelaces - 鞋带 (xié dài)
Flip-flops - 人字拖 (rén zì tuō)
Slippers - 拖鞋 (tuō xié)
Sneakers - 运动鞋 (yùn dòng xié)
Sandals - 凉鞋 (liáng xié)
Rain boots - 雨靴 (yǔ xuē)
Stilettos / High heels- 高跟鞋 (gāo gēn xié)
Boots - 靴子 (xuē zi)
Leather shoes - 皮鞋 (pí xié)
Moccasins - 鹿皮鞋 (lù pí xié)
Canvas shoes - 帆布鞋 (fān bù xié)
Clogs - 木屐 (mù jī)
Accessories & Other
Jewelry - 首饰 (shǒu shì)
Necklace -项链 (xiàng liàn)
Ring - 戒指 (jiè zhǐ)
Bracelet - 手镯 (shǒu zhuó)
Earring - 耳环 (ěr huán)
Breast pin / Brooch - 胸针 (xiōng zhēn)
Watch - 手表 (shǒu biǎo)
Belt - 皮带 (pí dài)
Cufflinks - 袖扣 (xiù kòu)
Handkerchief - 手帕 (shǒu pà)
Sunglasses - 太阳镜 (tài yáng jìng)
Umbrella - 雨伞 (yǔ sǎn)
Raincoat - 雨衣 (yǔ yī)
Zipper - 拉链 (lā liàn)
Button - 扣子 (kòu zi)
Pocket - 口袋(kòu dài)
Materials
Cotton - 棉 (mián)
Silk - 丝 (sī)
Polyester - 聚酯纤维 (jù zhǐ xiān wéi)
Nylon - 尼龙 (ní lóng)
Velvet - 绒 (róng)
Wool - 羊毛 (yáng máo)
Denim - 牛仔布 (niú zǎi bù)
Canvas - 帆布 (fān bù)
Leather - 皮革 (pí gé)
Fur - 毛皮 (máo pí)
Linen - 亚麻 (yà má)
Any other items that you’d find in your wardrobe missing from the list? Feel free to add it in the comments below!
Clothes
Dress shirt / Blouse - 衬衫 (chèn shān)
T-shirt - T恤 (T xù)
Pants - 裤子 (kù zi)
Jeans - 牛仔裤 (niú zǎi kù)
Shorts - 短裤 (duǎn kù)
Dress - 连衣裙 (lián yī qún)
Cheongsam - 旗袍 (qí páo)
Skirt - 裙子(qún zi) / 短裙 (duǎn qún)
Tuxedo - 燕尾服 (yàn wěi fú)
Suit - 西装 (xī zhuāng)
Tie - 领带 (lǐng dài) / 领结 (lǐng jié)
Cravat -领巾(lǐng jīn)
Bathing Suit - 泳衣 (yǒng yī)
Bikini - 比基尼 (bǐ jī ní)
Swim Trunks - 泳裤 (yǒng kù)
Pajamas - 睡衣 (shuì yī)
Underwear - 内衣 (nèi yī)
Socks - 短袜 (duǎn wà)
Stockings - 长袜 (cháng wà)
Winter
Coat - 外套 (wài tào)
Blazer / Jacket - 夹克 (jiá kè)
Vest - 背心 (bèi xīn)
Hoodies - 卫衣 (wèi yī)
Sweater - 毛衣 (máo yī)
Sweatshirt -运动衫 (yùn dòng shān)
Windbreaker -风衣 (fēng yī)
Scarf - 围巾 (wéi jīn)
Gloves - 手套 (shǒu tào)
Mittens - 连指手套 (lián zhǐ shǒu tào)
Earmuffs - 耳罩 (ěr zhào)/耳套 (ěr tào)
Hat / Cap-帽子 (mào zi)
Shoes
Shoe - 鞋 (xié)
Shoelaces - 鞋带 (xié dài)
Flip-flops - 人字拖 (rén zì tuō)
Slippers - 拖鞋 (tuō xié)
Sneakers - 运动鞋 (yùn dòng xié)
Sandals - 凉鞋 (liáng xié)
Rain boots - 雨靴 (yǔ xuē)
Stilettos / High heels- 高跟鞋 (gāo gēn xié)
Boots - 靴子 (xuē zi)
Leather shoes - 皮鞋 (pí xié)
Moccasins - 鹿皮鞋 (lù pí xié)
Canvas shoes - 帆布鞋 (fān bù xié)
Clogs - 木屐 (mù jī)
Accessories & Other
Jewelry - 首饰 (shǒu shì)
Necklace -项链 (xiàng liàn)
Ring - 戒指 (jiè zhǐ)
Bracelet - 手镯 (shǒu zhuó)
Earring - 耳环 (ěr huán)
Breast pin / Brooch - 胸针 (xiōng zhēn)
Watch - 手表 (shǒu biǎo)
Belt - 皮带 (pí dài)
Cufflinks - 袖扣 (xiù kòu)
Handkerchief - 手帕 (shǒu pà)
Sunglasses - 太阳镜 (tài yáng jìng)
Umbrella - 雨伞 (yǔ sǎn)
Raincoat - 雨衣 (yǔ yī)
Zipper - 拉链 (lā liàn)
Button - 扣子 (kòu zi)
Pocket - 口袋(kòu dài)
Materials
Cotton - 棉 (mián)
Silk - 丝 (sī)
Polyester - 聚酯纤维 (jù zhǐ xiān wéi)
Nylon - 尼龙 (ní lóng)
Velvet - 绒 (róng)
Wool - 羊毛 (yáng máo)
Denim - 牛仔布 (niú zǎi bù)
Canvas - 帆布 (fān bù)
Leather - 皮革 (pí gé)
Fur - 毛皮 (máo pí)
Linen - 亚麻 (yà má)
Any other items that you’d find in your wardrobe missing from the list? Feel free to add it in the comments below!