衬衫 (chènshān) — how to say "shirt" in Chinese

Measure word: 件 jiàn

衬衫

Shirt

Character composition

lining, undergarment

upper garment

Radicals / Keys

Clothes

#145 · · 5 strokes

Examples

面试的时候最好穿正式的衬衫,这样显得更专业。

It's best to wear a formal shirt for an interview, so you appear more professional.

他穿了一件白衬衫

He is wearing a white shirt.

Mnemonic

Mnemonic for 衬衫 (chènshān) — shirt

[chènshān-] CHEF SHEN is in the kitchen, proudly wearing his 衬衫 shirt while preparing a grand feast 🍲. Underneath his chef's jacket, he has a silk lining 衬, and the upper garment 衫 has playful patterns of food. Everyone compliments his style, amazed by his taste in fashion!

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "shirt" in Chinese?

"shirt" in Chinese is 衬衫 (chènshān).

What does 衬衫 mean in English?

衬衫 (chènshān) means "Shirt".

How is 衬衫 pronounced?

It is pronounced chènshān (written as chenshan). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.

How do you write "shirt" in Chinese characters?

It is written 衬衫.

What HSK level is 衬衫?

衬衫 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.

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