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Mao suit

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A type of jacket popularized in China in the 20th century, with two breast pockets and two waist pockets.

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History

Etymology

Named after Chinese communist leader Mao Zedong.

Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 中山裝 /中山装 (Zhōngshānzhuāng) — jacket popularised in China
  • Chinese Mandarin: 中山服 (zhōngshānfú) — jacket popularised in China
  • Finnish: maotakki — jacket popularised in China
  • German: Mao-Anzug — jacket popularised in China
  • Portuguese: terno Mao — jacket popularised in China