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pao

pao

3 9.9
A long traditional Chinese robe worn for ceremonies
  • noun
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  • The bride wore a beautiful pao during the traditional ceremony, symbolizing her connection to her heritage.

Examples

  • He admired the intricate embroidery on the pao that a performer wore in the cultural showcase.

  • During the festival, many people dressed in elaborate paos to honor their ancestors and display their culture.

  • Get me some Kung pao chicKen... no vegetables, not too spicy... all white meat, extra fortune cooKies.

    King's Ransom (2005)

  • Kung pao chicKen without vegetables... not too spicy, all white meat... with extra fortune cooKies.

    King's Ransom (2005)

  • Kung pao chicKen...

    King's Ransom (2005)

  • There is one order of Kung pao chicKen... no vegetable, not too spicy, with all-white meat... and extra fortune cooKie, just liKe you asK, OK?

    King's Ransom (2005)

  • And I don't mean just the blatant Chinese Communist Party mouthpieces like Wen Wei Po, Tai Kung Pao, etc.

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Synonyms

robe
vspao
284 1.3

A long loose piece of clothing worn at ceremonies by judges or graduates

is a traditional long ceremonial garment specific to historical Chinese dress

How Formal

judge's robe
1 5.1
pao
3 9.9
robe
284 1.3
dressing gown
  • UK
8 2.8

Surface Forms

pao singular
paos plural

Etymology

Pao for a long traditional robe comes from the Chinese character 袍, which means 'robe' or 'gown'. So a pao is literally the long garment worn for special ceremonies.