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Chinese
ǎo
Meaning: padded jacket; lined winter coat
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example

冬天,奶奶替孫子縫了一件厚襖,讓他上學時不會冷。
冬天,奶奶替孙子缝了一件厚袄,让他上学时不会冷。
In winter, Grandma sewed her grandson a thick padded jacket so he would not be cold on the way to school.

Usage Notes

A traditional term for a lined or padded upper garment; in modern contexts, related clothing is often described more specifically as a padded coat or winter jacket.

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