Chinese vocabulary — Clothing topic
57 words · HSK 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7
A roundup of 57 Chinese vocabulary words for the Clothing topic across HSK 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7, grouped by meaning and with pinyin and English meanings. Learning Clothing vocabulary in context helps you remember it longer and use it right away in conversation. Tap Study flashcards to review, or browse more Chinese vocabulary by topic and the HSK 1-9 pathway.
Clothing vocabulary HSK 1(3 words)Free
HSK 1 pathwayto wear (clothes), to put on (shoes)
clothes; clothing
inside, in
Clothing vocabulary HSK 2(5 words)
HSK 2 pathwayovercoat; coat
(measure word for fish, roads, etc.)
popular; fashionable; to be in vogue
sneakers; athletic shoes
shoes
Clothing vocabulary HSK 3(12 words)
HSK 3 pathwaytop; upper garment
skin
leather bag; leather briefcase
shorts
tight; snug; taut
coat hanger
shirt
shirt
skirt
trousers; pants
to untie; to undo (a knot, lock, etc.)
collar
Clothing vocabulary HSK 4(9 words)
HSK 4 pathwayscarf
coat, jacket
hat, cap
to wear, to put on (glasses, hat, gloves...)
sweater
tide; tidewater
to put on, to slip on
socks
shape, design, modeling
Clothing vocabulary HSK 5(1 words)
HSK 5 pathwaydown jacket
Clothing vocabulary HSK 6(7 words)
HSK 6 pathwayunderwear
sandals
to button, to fasten
to modify, to refit, to convert
clothes
tank top, sleeveless undershirt
outdated, old-fashioned
Clothing vocabulary HSK 7(20 words)
HSK 7 pathwayto repair, to mend
pocket (especially a shirt or trouser pocket)
chemical fiber
thin and frail, sickly (of a person or object)
nylon (synthetic fabric)
zipper
new type, new style
new trend, fashion, new fad
qipao, cheongsam (a Chinese-style dress)
fashionable, in vogue
clothing and accessories
thin fabric; gauze; chiffon
button (on clothing)
to sew (cloth, clothes)
to shrink, to contract (usually referring to fabric after washing)
to cover, to shroud
to cut (cloth, paper)
to step on, to tread on, to pedal
boots, high boots
Learn Chinese vocabulary — Clothing topic
The Clothing topic set gathers 57 common Chinese words across HSK 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7. Instead of learning by scattered alphabetical lists, you learn whole word clusters in the Clothing context — which helps learners associate them more easily and remember them longer.
Every word has clear pinyin and English meanings. Read each word aloud, build example sentences, then review with flashcards so your Clothing vocabulary enters long-term memory. Once you're comfortable with this topic, browse more Chinese vocabulary topics to expand your vocabulary alongside the HSK pathway.