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How do you say "apron" in Chinese?
围裙
wéi qún
In Chinese, "apron" is 围裙 (wéi qún).
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Pronunciation
Voice this as "wéi qún" — second tone, then second tone — rising sharply, the way your voice lifts when you ask "what?".
Writing and usage
围裙 is written using hanzi. It's a noun, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.
Example sentence
厨师在腰间系了一条围裙。
chú shī zài yāo jiān xì le yī tiáo wéi qún 。
The chef tied an apron around his waist.
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How to remember 围裙
Let a vivid snapshot of when the chef tied an apron around his waist be your mental shortcut for "wéi qún".
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Questions about 围裙
How do you pronounce 围裙?
Voice this as "wéi qún" — second tone, then second tone — rising sharply, the way your voice lifts when you ask "what?".
Is 围裙 formal or casual?
围裙 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is 围裙 used in Chinese?
围裙 is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: 厨师在腰间系了一条围裙。 (The chef tied an apron around his waist.).
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