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dudou

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 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.

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Topics: fashion, lifestyle

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noun

Meaning 2

Its equivalents in Vietnam and other East Asian countries.

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Topics: fashion, lifestyle

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History

Etymology

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

Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Cantonese: 肚兜 (tou5 dau1) — a traditional Chinese form of the bodice — see also yem
  • Chinese Mandarin: 肚兜 (dùdōu) — a traditional Chinese form of the bodice — see also yem
  • Khmer: អៀម (ʼiəm) — a traditional Chinese form of the bodice — see also yem
  • Lao: ອ້ຽມ (ʼīam) — a traditional Chinese form of the bodice — see also yem
  • Thai: เอี๊ยม (íiam) — a traditional Chinese form of the bodice — see also yem
  • Thai: เต่า (dtào) — a traditional Chinese form of the bodice — see also yem
  • Vietnamese: yếm — a traditional Chinese form of the bodice — see also yem