穿搭

• Pinyin: chuān dā
• Hanzi breakdown: 穿 (wear) + 搭 (match/coordinate) -> outfit coordination.

Meaning

Outfit styling and clothing coordination. It refers to how clothes, shoes, accessories, and colors are put together.

穿搭 is a mainstream lifestyle word used in fashion posts, shopping guides, and casual compliments. It focuses on styling, not just the clothes themselves.

Examples

1. 她的通勤穿搭简单又耐看。 Her office outfit is simple and timeless.
2. 今天这身穿搭很适合拍照。 Today's穿搭 is perfect for photos.
3. 我想学一点秋冬穿搭技巧。 I want to learn some autumn and winter穿搭 tips.

Usage Guide

Context: fashion, shopping, daily life

Tone: descriptive, practical

Do Say

• 这套穿搭很显高。（This outfit styling makes you look taller.）
• 通勤穿搭可以简洁一点。（Work outfits can be a bit simpler.）

Don't Say

• 把单件衣服本身叫穿搭。（穿搭 usually means the whole styling combination.）

Common Mistakes

• Confusing 穿搭 with 穿衣; 穿搭 emphasizes coordination and style.

Origin & History

Shortened from 穿衣搭配, meaning clothing coordination.

Cultural Context

Era: 2010s onward

Generation: All ages in lifestyle contexts

Social background: Mainstream consumer and fashion culture

Regional notes: Very common in Mainland fashion content.