Qipao vs. Cheongsam

Qipao and Cheongsam Definitions
Qipao
See cheongsam.
Cheongsam
A formfitting dress with a high collar and usually long, slit skirt, traditionally worn by Chinese women. Also called qipao.
Qipao
A traditional one-piece dress worn by Chinese women.
Cheongsam
A tight-fitting Chinese formal woman's dress, usually brightly coloured, patterned and/or embroidered, with a split at the thigh.
Cheongsam
(Hong Kong) A plain coloured, tight-fitting dress with a short split at the thigh, worn as a school uniform by schoolgirls.
Cheongsam
A long formal dress-like garment or robe worn by Asian men.
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