qipao
Noun
Meaning
qipao (plural qipaos)
A traditional one-piece dress worn by Chinese women.
Synonyms: cheongsam, mandarin gown
Examples
Fashion Two women wear Shanghai-styled qipao while playing golf in this 1930s Shanghai soap advertisement.
This contrasts sharply with the traditional qipao, which was designed to conceal the figure and be worn regardless of age.