礼服 lǐfú ceremonial robe
ceremonial robe; formal attire (dinner suit, evening gown etc)
How to remember 礼服: 礼 gift + 服 clothes = ceremonial robe.
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How it is used
- Formal / ceremonial dress - 晚宴要穿礼服 (wǎnyàn yào chuān lǐfú) you need formal attire for the banquet.
- Covers evening gowns, dinner suits, wedding dresses. Contrast 便服/便装 (casual wear). A concrete dress-code noun.
Example sentences
- 女士们身着晚礼服。 Nǚshìmen shēnzhe wǎnlǐfú.The ladies were in evening dress.