Meaning and Usage
The word 服装 (fúzhuāng) refers broadly to clothing or dress, often emphasizing the style or type of attire. It is commonly used to talk about what people wear in different contexts, such as formal occasions, work, or cultural events.
Common Contexts
- Formal or professional attire: 公司规定员工必须穿正式服装 (The company requires formal dress).
- Fashion and style: 她的服装非常时尚 (Her dress is very fashionable).
- Traditional or ethnic clothing: 穿民族服装庆祝 (wear ethnic dress to celebrate).
Collocations and Patterns
- 正式服装 (formal dress): used in workplace or official settings.
- 民族服装 (ethnic dress): traditional cultural clothing.
- 服装设计 (clothing design): related to fashion industry.
Notes
服装 is more formal and general than 衣服 (yīfu), which simply means clothes. 服装 often appears in contexts discussing style, dress codes, or fashion. Avoid confusing it with 装 (zhuāng) alone, which can mean to pretend or install depending on context.