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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A traditional Chinese female undergarment, usually made of silk, covering the breasts and belly, and tied at the neck and waist; a Chinese underbodice.
2. 2
   Its equivalents in Vietnam and other East Asian countries.

Synonyms

All synonyms

apronapronbibbodicedoudoudoudu

Etymology

From the pinyin romanization of Mandarin 肚兜 (dùdōu, “literally belly cover”).

Related phrases

east asia

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