When you're learning Chinese, you'll find words for everyday items are very useful. 胸罩 (xiōngzhào) is the standard word for 'bra' or 'brassiere'.
It's a two-character word. The first character, 胸 (xiōng), means 'chest'. The second character, 罩 (zhào), means 'cover' or '罩子 (zhàozi)' which also refers to a protective cover. So, literally, it's a 'chest cover'.
You'll hear this word commonly in daily conversations when people talk about clothes or shopping for underwear.
You'll often encounter the word 胸罩 (xiōngzhào) when discussing clothing, specifically women's undergarments. It directly translates to "bra" or "brassiere."
It's a straightforward term, and you won't usually find many alternative ways to say it in everyday conversation. Remember that while 胸 (xiōng) means "chest" and 罩 (zhào) means "cover" or "罩子" (zhàozǐ) for a "cover," you wouldn't typically separate them when referring to a bra.
Guide de prononciation
- Don't confuse 胸 (xiōng) with 心 (xīn). 胸 has an extra horizontal stroke at the top.
- Make sure to pronounce zhào with a clear 'zh' sound, similar to 'j' in 'jump'.
Grammaire à connaître
Nouns in Chinese do not change form for singular or plural. The context or the use of quantifiers indicates number.
我有两个胸罩。 (Wǒ yǒu liǎng gè xiōngzhào.) I have two bras.
Measure words (classifiers) are typically used between a number and a noun. For '胸罩', a common measure word is '件 (jiàn)'.
她买了一件胸罩。 (Tā mǎi le yī jiàn xiōngzhào.) She bought a bra.
Possession can be shown by placing the possessor before the noun, often with 的 (de).
这是我的胸罩。 (Zhè shì wǒ de xiōngzhào.) This is my bra.
Adjectives are placed directly before the noun they modify, often without any connecting word like '的 (de)' if the adjective is a single character.
一件新胸罩。 (Yī jiàn xīn xiōngzhào.) A new bra.
Verbs like '穿 (chuān - to wear)' are used with clothing items.
她喜欢穿舒适的胸罩。 (Tā xǐhuān chuān shūshì de xiōngzhào.) She likes to wear comfortable bras.
Exemples par niveau
她买了一件新胸罩。
She bought a new bra.
这个胸罩穿着很舒服。
This bra is very comfortable to wear.
你喜欢什么颜色的胸罩？
What color bra do you like?
她需要一个更大尺码的胸罩。
She needs a larger size bra.
运动时最好穿运动胸罩。
It's best to wear a sports bra when exercising.
这个胸罩很漂亮，但是有点贵。
This bra is very beautiful, but a bit expensive.
她在商店里试穿了几件胸罩。
She tried on a few bras in the store.
请帮我把这个胸罩挂起来。
Please help me hang up this bra.
她小心翼翼地解开胸罩，仿佛那是一件易碎的艺术品。
She carefully unfastened her bra, as if it were a fragile work of art.
小心翼翼地 (xiǎoxīn yìyì de): adverbial phrase meaning 'cautiously, gingerly'. 仿佛 (fǎngfú): conj. 'as if, seemingly'.
购买合身的胸罩对于女性的健康和舒适至关重要。
Buying a well-fitting bra is crucial for women's health and comfort.
合身 (héshēn): adj. 'well-fitting'. 至关重要 (zhìguān zhòngyào): idiom 'extremely important, crucial'.
设计师们不断创新，推出各种款式和功能的胸罩。
Designers are constantly innovating, launching various styles and functions of bras.
不断 (bùduàn): adv. 'continuously, constantly'. 推出 (tuīchū): verb 'to launch, to introduce'.
她在运动时会选择专业的运动胸罩，以提供更好的支撑。
She chooses a professional sports bra when exercising to provide better support.
选择 (xuǎnzé): verb 'to choose'. 提供 (tígōng): verb 'to provide'. 支撑 (zhīchēng): noun 'support'.
一件精美的蕾丝胸罩可以增添女性的魅力。
An exquisite lace bra can enhance a woman's charm.
精美 (jīngměi): adj. 'exquisite, delicate'. 蕾丝 (lěisī): noun 'lace'. 增添 (zēngtiān): verb 'to add, to increase'.
有些女性倾向于穿无钢圈胸罩，追求更自然的舒适感。
Some women prefer to wear wireless bras, seeking a more natural sense of comfort.
倾向于 (qīngxiàng yú): verb phrase 'to be inclined to, to tend to'. 无钢圈 (wú gāngquān): adj. 'wireless' (literally 'no steel ring'). 追求 (zhuīqiú): verb 'to pursue, to seek'.
她觉得不穿胸罩更自在，尤其是在家中。
She feels more at ease without a bra, especially at home.
自在 (zìzài): adj. 'at ease, comfortable'. 尤其 (yóuqí): adv. 'especially, particularly'.
商店里有各种尺码和款式的胸罩供顾客挑选。
The store has various sizes and styles of bras for customers to choose from.
尺码 (chǐmǎ): noun 'size'. 供 (gōng): verb 'to provide, for'. 挑选 (tiāoxuǎn): verb 'to pick, to choose'.
Expressions idiomatiques
"穿胸罩"
Wear a bra.
她喜欢穿舒适的胸罩。
neutral"不穿胸罩"
Go braless.
夏天的时候，有些人喜欢不穿胸罩。
neutral"胸罩尺寸"
Bra size.
你知道你的胸罩尺寸吗？
neutral"运动胸罩"
Sports bra.
跑步时我穿运动胸罩。
neutral"调整型胸罩"
Push-up bra (or shaping bra).
她喜欢穿调整型胸罩。
neutral"无痕胸罩"
Seamless bra.
这种无痕胸罩很适合穿T恤。
neutral"有钢圈胸罩"
Underwire bra.
有钢圈胸罩提供更好的支撑。
neutral"无钢圈胸罩"
Wireless bra.
无钢圈胸罩更舒适。
neutral"隐形胸罩"
Invisible bra (or adhesive bra).
穿露肩衣服时，她会用隐形胸罩。
neutral"哺乳胸罩"
Nursing bra.
新妈妈需要哺乳胸罩。
neutralTeste-toi 36 questions
她买了一个新___。(Tā mǎi le yī gè xīn ___.) She bought a new bra.
The sentence is about buying a new item of clothing. '胸罩' (xiōngzhào) means bra, which fits the context.
这个___很舒服。(Zhège ___ hěn shūfu.) This bra is very comfortable.
The sentence describes an item as comfortable. '胸罩' (xiōngzhào) is a type of clothing that can be comfortable.
她需要一个白色的___。(Tā xūyào yī gè báisè de ___.) She needs a white bra.
The sentence specifies a color for an item. '胸罩' (xiōngzhào) is a type of clothing that comes in different colors.
请帮我拿那个___。(Qǐng bāng wǒ ná nàgè ___.) Please help me get that bra.
The sentence asks to retrieve an item. '胸罩' (xiōngzhào) is a personal item that one might ask to be retrieved.
商店里有很多不同款式的___。(Shāngdiàn lǐ yǒu hěnduō bùtóng kuǎnshì de ___.) There are many different styles of bras in the store.
The sentence describes various styles available in a store. '胸罩' (xiōngzhào) is a common item of clothing with many styles.
她喜欢穿没有钢圈的___。(Tā xǐhuān chuān méiyǒu gāngquān de ___.) She likes to wear wireless bras.
The sentence describes a specific feature (wireless) related to an item of clothing. '胸罩' (xiōngzhào) fits this description.
Write a short sentence saying 'She needs a new bra.'
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她需要一个新胸罩。
Translate 'I don't have a bra.' into Chinese.
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我没有胸罩。
Write a sentence asking 'Do you have a bra?'
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你有胸罩吗？
这个句子讲的是什么？ (What is this sentence talking about?)
Read this passage:
我买了一个新胸罩。这个胸罩很舒服。
这个句子讲的是什么？ (What is this sentence talking about?)
文章中提到“胸罩”，指的是一种衣服。 (The passage mentions 'bra', which is a type of clothing.)
文章中提到“胸罩”，指的是一种衣服。 (The passage mentions 'bra', which is a type of clothing.)
她喜欢什么颜色的胸罩？ (What color bra does she like?)
Read this passage:
她喜欢穿黑色的胸罩。黑色的胸罩很漂亮。
她喜欢什么颜色的胸罩？ (What color bra does she like?)
文章中明确提到“她喜欢穿黑色的胸罩”。 (The passage clearly states 'she likes to wear black bras'.)
文章中明确提到“她喜欢穿黑色的胸罩”。 (The passage clearly states 'she likes to wear black bras'.)
为什么妈妈需要一个新的胸罩？ (Why does Mom need a new bra?)
Read this passage:
妈妈说：“这个胸罩太小了。” 她需要一个新的。
为什么妈妈需要一个新的胸罩？ (Why does Mom need a new bra?)
文章中妈妈说“这个胸罩太小了”。 (Mom says in the passage 'This bra is too small'.)
文章中妈妈说“这个胸罩太小了”。 (Mom says in the passage 'This bra is too small'.)
她买了一件新___。
The sentence is about buying a new undergarment. '胸罩' (bra) fits the context.
这件___很舒服。
The sentence describes something comfortable to wear. '胸罩' (bra) is a suitable option for comfort.
我的___是黑色的。
The sentence refers to an item of clothing that can be black. '胸罩' (bra) fits this description.
她正在挑选合适的___。
The sentence implies choosing an appropriate undergarment. '胸罩' (bra) is the most fitting choice.
运动的时候，需要穿专业的___。
For sports, a specialized '胸罩' (bra) is often required for support.
这件___的尺寸有点小。
The sentence talks about an item of clothing being a bit small in size. '胸罩' (bra) is an item for which size is crucial.
This sentence means 'She bought a new bra.' The structure is Subject + Verb + 了 (past tense marker) + Quantity + Adjective + Noun.
This sentence means 'This bra is very comfortable.' The structure is Demonstrative + Noun + Adverb + Adjective.
This sentence means 'Does she need to wear a bra?' The structure is Subject + Verb + Verb (wear) + Noun + Question Particle.
The correct order is 'This bra is very comfortable'.
The correct order is 'She bought a new bra'.
The correct order is 'Please hang up the bra'.
她穿了一件运动型的___，在健身房里跑步。
运动型胸罩是健身时常见的衣物。
在时装秀上，模特们展示了各种款式新颖的___。
胸罩是内衣的一种，常在时装秀上作为设计元素展示。
为了舒适，她选择了一款无钢圈的___。
无钢圈胸罩强调舒适性。
“胸罩”是女性内衣的一种。
胸罩确实是女性内衣的一种，用来支撑胸部。
“胸罩”通常指的是一种帽子。
胸罩是内衣，不是帽子。
购买胸罩时，尺码和舒适度是重要的考量因素。
购买胸罩时，尺码合适和穿着舒适是至关重要的。
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