The Chinese word for "apron" is 围裙 (wéiqún). It's a compound word: 围 (wéi) means to surround or enclose, and 裙 (qún) means skirt or dress. So, literally, it's a "surrounding skirt."
You'll commonly hear 围裙 used in everyday contexts, like when someone is cooking in the kitchen or doing chores that might get their clothes dirty. For instance, you could say: 妈妈做饭的时候喜欢穿围裙 (Māmā zuò fàn de shíhòu xǐhuān chuān wéiqún), meaning "Mom likes to wear an apron when she cooks."
When talking about kitchenware or cooking, the word for 'apron' is 围裙 (wéiqún). This noun is commonly used. For example, if you want to say 'I need an apron', you would say 我需要一条围裙 (Wǒ xūyào yī tiáo wéiqún). You can also use it in sentences like 'She is wearing an apron' which translates to 她穿着围裙 (Tā chuānzhe wéiqún). It's a straightforward term, essential for anyone learning practical Chinese vocabulary related to daily life and household activities.
§ Using the Wrong Measure Word
The most common mistake learners make with 围裙 (wéiqún) is using an incorrect measure word. In Chinese, every noun needs a measure word when counted. For 围裙, the standard measure word is 条 (tiáo).
- Wrong:
- 一件围裙 (yī jiàn wéiqún) – This uses 件 (jiàn), which is typically for clothes like shirts or coats.
- Correct:
- 一条围裙 (yī tiáo wéiqún) – This uses 条 (tiáo), which is correct for long, narrow objects, including aprons.
她买了一条新的围裙。(Tā mǎi le yī tiáo xīn de wéiqún.) – She bought a new apron.
§ Confusing it with related kitchen items
Sometimes learners might confuse 围裙 (wéiqún) with other kitchen accessories due to limited vocabulary or context. For example, they might mistakenly use it to refer to a dish towel or oven mitt.
Dish towel: 洗碗布 (xǐwǎnbù) or 抹布 (mābù)
Oven mitt: 隔热手套 (gérè shǒutào) or 烤箱手套 (kǎoxiāng shǒutào)
围裙 (wéiqún) specifically means 'apron,' worn to protect clothes from spills. Make sure you use the correct term for each item.
她做饭的时候总是戴着围裙。(Tā zuò fàn de shíhou zǒngshì dài zhe wéiqún.) – She always wears an apron when cooking.
§ Incorrect verb usage
When talking about wearing an apron, some learners might use verbs that are generally used for wearing other types of clothing, like 穿 (chuān). While 穿 is a very common verb for 'to wear,' for accessories like aprons, hats, or glasses, a different verb is often more natural.
- Wrong:
- 他穿围裙。(Tā chuān wéiqún) – While understandable, it's not the most natural phrasing.
- Correct:
- 他戴围裙。(Tā dài wéiqún) – This uses 戴 (dài), which is common for wearing accessories.
厨师工作前需要戴上围裙。(Chúshī gōngzuò qián xūyào dài shàng wéiqún.) – The chef needs to put on an apron before working.
How Formal Is It?
"在实验室里，工作人员必须穿戴防护服以确保安全。 (In the laboratory, staff must wear protective clothing to ensure safety.)"
"做饭的时候，我喜欢系上围裙，这样就不会弄脏衣服了。 (When cooking, I like to put on an apron so I don't get my clothes dirty.)"
"奶奶在厨房里总是穿着她的罩衣。 (Grandma always wears her smock in the kitchen.)"
"小宝宝吃饭的时候要穿上小围裙，才不会弄脏衣服。 (Little babies need to wear a small apron when eating so they don't get their clothes dirty.)"
"他每天上班都穿那套工作服。 (He wears that set of work clothes to work every day.)"
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我妈妈做饭的时候总是系着围裙。
My mom always wears an apron when she cooks.
这个围裙很漂亮，上面有花纹。
This apron is very pretty, it has a pattern on it.
我弄脏了我的围裙，需要洗一下。
I got my apron dirty, I need to wash it.
厨师通常都会穿围裙。
Chefs usually wear aprons.
她给我买了一个新的围裙作为生日礼物。
She bought me a new apron as a birthday gift.
你可以在这里找到各种各样的围裙。
You can find all kinds of aprons here.
系上围裙，我们开始做饭吧！
Put on your apron, let's start cooking!
这个围裙可以保护你的衣服不被弄脏。
This apron can protect your clothes from getting dirty.
Pratique dans la vie réelle
Contextes réels
Cooking/Kitchen
- 穿围裙 (chuān wéiqún) - to wear an apron
- 系围裙 (jì wéiqún) - to tie an apron
- 解围裙 (jiě wéiqún) - to untie an apron
Crafts/Art
- 画画围裙 (huàhuà wéiqún) - painting apron
- 手工围裙 (shǒugōng wéiqún) - craft apron
- 保护衣服 (bǎohù yīfu) - protect clothes
Work/Uniforms
- 服务员围裙 (fúwùyuán wéiqún) - waiter's apron
- 工作围裙 (gōngzuò wéiqún) - work apron
- 防水围裙 (fángshuǐ wéiqún) - waterproof apron
Cleaning
- 打扫围裙 (dǎsǎo wéiqún) - cleaning apron
- 防污围裙 (fángwū wéiqún) - anti-stain apron
- 擦围裙 (cā wéiqún) - wipe the apron
Child-related
- 儿童围裙 (értóng wéiqún) - children's apron
- 宝宝围裙 (bǎobǎo wéiqún) - baby apron
- 吃饭围裙 (chīfàn wéiqún) - eating bib/apron
Amorces de conversation
"你做饭的时候会穿围裙吗？(Nǐ zuòfàn de shíhou huì chuān wéiqún ma?) - Do you wear an apron when you cook?"
"你喜欢什么颜色的围裙？(Nǐ xǐhuān shénme yánsè de wéiqún?) - What color apron do you like?"
"你觉得围裙实用吗？(Nǐ juéde wéiqún shíyòng ma?) - Do you think aprons are practical?"
"你见过哪些特别的围裙？(Nǐ jiànguò nǎxiē tèbié de wéiqún?) - What special aprons have you seen?"
"你的工作需要穿围裙吗？(Nǐ de gōngzuò xūyào chuān wéiqún ma?) - Does your job require wearing an apron?"
Sujets d'écriture
描述一下你最喜欢的一件围裙，或者你希望拥有的围裙。(Miáoshù yīxià nǐ zuì xǐhuān de yī jiàn wéiqún, huòzhě nǐ xīwàng yǒngyǒu de wéiqún.) - Describe your favorite apron, or an apron you wish you had.
围裙在你的日常生活中扮演什么角色？(Wéiqún zài nǐ de rìcháng shēnghuó zhōng bànyǎn shénme juésè?) - What role do aprons play in your daily life?
想象一下，如果你是围裙设计师，你会设计出什么样的围裙？(Xiǎngxiàng yīxià, rúguǒ nǐ shì wéiqún shèjìshī, nǐ huì shèjì chū shénme yàng de wéiqún?) - Imagine if you were an apron designer, what kind of apron would you design?
围裙的历史和文化有哪些有趣的地方？(Wéiqún de lìshǐ hé wénhuà yǒu nǎxiē yǒuqù de dìfang?) - What are some interesting aspects of the history and culture of aprons?
如果你要送给朋友一件围裙，你会选择什么样的？为什么？(Rúguǒ nǐ yào sòng gěi péngyǒu yī jiàn wéiqún, nǐ huì xuǎnzé shénme yàng de? Wèishéme?) - If you were to give an apron to a friend, what kind would you choose and why?
Teste-toi 48 questions
妈妈在厨房里做饭，她系着一条漂亮的___。
妈妈做饭时会系围裙，防止弄脏衣服。
小猫在玩线团，它不小心把___弄脏了。
这句话的语境表明，小猫弄脏的应该是厨房里的东西，所以“围裙”最合适。
为了不让衣服沾上油烟，厨师们工作时都要穿___。
厨师工作时穿围裙是为了保护衣服不被弄脏。
奶奶喜欢在花园里工作，她总是穿着一件旧___。
在花园里工作时穿围裙可以防止衣服弄脏。
饭店服务员都会佩戴干净的___来保持卫生。
饭店服务员佩戴围裙是为了保持卫生和专业形象。
小女孩过家家的时候，给她的玩具娃娃系上了小小的___。
过家家时，给娃娃系上围裙模仿做饭的场景。
The correct order is 'Subject + Verb + 着 + Object'. '妈妈' (mom) is the subject, '穿' (wear) is the verb, '着' indicates a continuous state, and '围裙' (apron) is the object.
The correct order is 'Subject + Verb + 了 + Adjective + 的 + Noun'. '我' (I) is the subject, '买' (buy) is the verb, '了' indicates completion, '新' (new) is the adjective, '的' is a possessive particle, and '围裙' (apron) is the noun.
The correct order is 'Subject + Verb + Demonstrative + Measure Word + Noun'. '她' (she) is the subject, '喜欢' (like) is the verb, '这' (this) is the demonstrative, '条' is the measure word for apron, and '围裙' (apron) is the noun.
做饭的时候，妈妈总是戴着一条干净的___。
In this sentence, the context implies something worn while cooking to keep clothes clean. '围裙' (wéiqún - apron) fits perfectly.
小厨师穿上他的卡通___，看起来很可爱。
A '小厨师' (xiǎo chúshī - little chef) would typically wear an '围裙' (wéiqún - apron) while cooking.
她把画笔上的颜料不小心弄到了___上。
If someone is painting, they might wear an '围裙' (wéiqún - apron) to protect their clothes from paint.
服务员都穿着统一的制服和白色的___。
In many restaurants, waitstaff (服务员 - fúwùyuán) wear uniforms with '围裙' (wéiqún - aprons).
为了不弄脏衣服，我系上了___。
To avoid dirtying clothes while doing tasks like cooking or gardening, one would tie on an '围裙' (wéiqún - apron).
这个___图案很特别，上面有各种蔬菜。
The sentence mentions a pattern with vegetables, which is common on a kitchen '围裙' (wéiqún - apron).
她做饭时总是系着___。
The sentence means 'She always wears an apron when cooking.' 围裙 (wéiqún) means apron.
请把你的___挂起来。
The sentence means 'Please hang up your apron.' 围裙 (wéiqún) means apron.
这个___很漂亮，是花朵图案的。
The sentence means 'This apron is very pretty, with a floral pattern.' 围裙 (wéiqún) means apron.
厨师通常会穿围裙保护衣服。
The statement means 'Chefs usually wear aprons to protect their clothes,' which is true.
围裙是用来写字的工具。
The statement means 'An apron is a tool for writing,' which is false. An apron is worn to protect clothing.
园丁在工作时可能会戴围裙。
The statement means 'Gardeners might wear aprons when working,' which is true to protect their clothes from dirt.
What is Mom wearing in the kitchen while cooking?
What does the apron look like?
What does the speaker want help with?
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我需要一条新围裙。
Focus: 围裙 (wéiqún)
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厨师都穿着围裙工作。
Focus: 厨师 (chúshī)
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系上围裙可以防止弄脏衣服。
Focus: 系上 (jìshàng)
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她做饭时总是系着___。
The sentence describes an action related to cooking, so 'apron' is the most suitable item to wear.
为了不弄脏衣服，我戴上了___。
'Apron' is worn to protect clothes from getting dirty, which matches the context.
厨师通常穿___工作。
Chefs wear aprons as part of their uniform to keep clean while cooking.
在厨房里，人们通常会穿围裙来保护衣物。
Wearing an apron in the kitchen is a common practice to prevent clothes from getting stained or dirty during cooking.
围裙是一种用来保暖的服饰。
An apron's primary function is to protect clothes, not to provide warmth. Other items like coats or scarves are for warmth.
服务员在餐厅里工作时，有时会穿围裙。
Waiters often wear aprons in restaurants, both for hygiene and to carry small items like pens or order pads.
When cooking, my mom always wears a cute apron.
The waiters in this restaurant all wear uniform aprons.
Children like to wear aprons when painting to avoid getting their clothes dirty.
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请问，您的围裙是在哪里买的？
Focus: 围裙
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我需要一条新的围裙，因为旧的已经破了。
Focus: 围裙
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他看起来很专业，甚至系着一条干净的围裙。
Focus: 围裙
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Imagine you are a chef. Describe your favorite apron. What does it look like? Why do you like it? (Write 3-4 sentences)
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Sample answer
我最喜欢我的蓝色围裙。它上面有小猫的图案，非常可爱。每次穿上它，我都觉得做饭更有趣。它还能很好地保护我的衣服不弄脏。
You are helping your friend clean the kitchen. Your friend asks you to put on an apron. How would you respond, agreeing to wear it? (Write 2-3 sentences)
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好的，没问题。我会把围裙穿上。谢谢你提醒我，这样我的衣服就不会弄脏了。
Describe a situation where someone might need to wear an apron. Explain why it's necessary. (Write 3-4 sentences)
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在厨房里做饭的时候，人们常常需要穿围裙。这是因为围裙可以保护衣服，防止油渍和食物溅到衣服上。这样能让衣服保持干净，也方便清洁。
小明为什么喜欢这条围裙？
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小明今天在家里帮忙妈妈做蛋糕。他小心翼翼地穿上了妈妈给他准备的漂亮围裙。这条围裙是红色的，上面印着可爱的草莓图案。小明非常喜欢这条围裙，觉得穿上它自己就像一个真正的糕点师一样。
小明为什么喜欢这条围裙？
文章中提到“这条围裙是红色的，上面印着可爱的草莓图案。小明非常喜欢这条围裙”，所以他喜欢它是因为它的外观。
文章中提到“这条围裙是红色的，上面印着可爱的草莓图案。小明非常喜欢这条围裙”，所以他喜欢它是因为它的外观。
王阿姨为什么认为一件好的围裙很重要？
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王阿姨是一位经验丰富的厨师。她每天工作时都会穿上她的白色围裙。这条围裙不仅干净整洁，而且口袋很多，方便她放一些小工具。她认为一件好的围裙能让她工作得更有效率。
王阿姨为什么认为一件好的围裙很重要？
文章中说“这条围裙不仅干净整洁，而且口袋很多，方便她放一些小工具。她认为一件好的围裙能让她工作得更有效率。”这表明她认为围裙的实用性很重要。
文章中说“这条围裙不仅干净整洁，而且口袋很多，方便她放一些小工具。她认为一件好的围裙能让她工作得更有效率。”这表明她认为围裙的实用性很重要。
除了防止弄脏衣服，节日围裙还有什么作用？
Read this passage:
在一些特殊的节日，比如圣诞节或者万圣节，人们会穿上带有节日主题的围裙来增加气氛。这些围裙通常会有特别的颜色和图案，比如圣诞老人的形象或者南瓜灯的图案。它们不仅仅是用来防止弄脏衣服，更是一种节日的装饰。
除了防止弄脏衣服，节日围裙还有什么作用？
文章中明确提到“它们不仅仅是用来防止弄脏衣服，更是一种节日的装饰”，并且“增加气氛”。
文章中明确提到“它们不仅仅是用来防止弄脏衣服，更是一种节日的装饰”，并且“增加气氛”。
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妈妈做饭时总是系着围裙。
