衣服

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Basic Meaning and Usage

"衣服" (yīfu) is a common noun meaning "clothes" or "clothing". It refers to garments worn on the body and is used in everyday conversation to talk about clothing in general.

Common Collocations and Contexts

  • 衣服 (yī jiàn yīfu): a piece of clothing, often used when counting or describing individual items.
  • 穿衣服 (chuān yīfu): to wear clothes, a very common verb phrase.
  • 衣服 (mǎi yīfu): to buy clothes, frequently used in shopping contexts.

When using "衣服," speakers often imply practical or everyday clothing rather than formal or specialized attire. It is a neutral term suitable for all registers.

Avoiding Confusion

"衣服" is distinct from "服装" (fúzhuāng), which can imply costumes or formal dress. Use "衣服" for general clothing to sound natural and clear.

Example Sentences

I bought a new piece of clothing today.

The weather is cold, remember to wear more clothes.

The clothes in this store are of good quality and the prices are reasonable.