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    Chinese Grammar

    Using 西装 (xīzhuāng) to express a Western-style suit

    Description & Modification

    Structure

    Modifier + 西装

    Explanation

    西装 (xīzhuāng) means "Western-style suit" or simply "suit," referring to the formal matching jacket-and-trousers outfit. The word literally combines 西 (Western) and 装 (clothing), reflecting the garment's foreign origin. It is commonly used in descriptions of formal attire and professional dress.

    Examples

    • 面试的时候他穿了一套深蓝色的西装。

      Miànshì de shíhou tā chuān le yī tào shēn lán sè de xīzhuāng.

      He wore a dark blue suit to the interview.

    • 这件西装是意大利品牌的,剪裁特别好。

      Zhè jiàn xīzhuāng shì Yìdàlì pǐnpái de, jiǎncái tèbié hǎo.

      This suit is an Italian brand with particularly fine tailoring.

    • 你不用穿西装,今天的聚会很随意。

      Nǐ bùyòng chuān xīzhuāng, jīntiān de jùhuì hěn suíyì.

      You don't need to wear a suit; today's gathering is casual.