word
cheongsam
chong-SAM
tʃɒŋˈsæmListen
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Syllable breakdown
cheongsam
Dictionary meaning
A body-hugging one-piece Chinese dress with a high neck, short sleeves and side slits; known in Mandarin as qipao.
History and origin
Cantonese — 長衫 meaning 'long dress/shirt'.
Common mispronunciations
CHONG-samchong-SAHM
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