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Chinese-to-English ancient China clothing glossary
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May 9, 2009

Hello, everyone!

Have just begun a contract to translate a Chinese book about the history of Chinese clothing/fashion from ancient times up to the early 20th century.

Urgently need one or more online dictionaries/glossaries for reference re:

--- Names of ancient Chinese clothing including basic accessories
--- Ideally, from Chinese-to-English
--- Text plus pictures would be nice!

Can anyone suggest how I can locate such resources?... See more
Hello, everyone!

Have just begun a contract to translate a Chinese book about the history of Chinese clothing/fashion from ancient times up to the early 20th century.

Urgently need one or more online dictionaries/glossaries for reference re:

--- Names of ancient Chinese clothing including basic accessories
--- Ideally, from Chinese-to-English
--- Text plus pictures would be nice!

Can anyone suggest how I can locate such resources?

Many thanks.

Bruce ▲ Collapse
 
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Wiki for a start ... May 9, 2009

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Han_Chinese_clothing
 
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汉英服装服饰词汇 May 9, 2009

几年前买的。中国纺织出版社出版。查了一下卓越，现在有货。
http://www.amazon.cn/mn/detailApp?qid=1241879104&ref=SR&sr=13-3&uid=475-2871965-8295425&prodid=zjbk142850
 
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古代服装图片 May 9, 2009

http://culture.dresschina.com/ancient_dress/
 
liberation
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Excellent recommendation! May 10, 2009

I really appreciate this recommendation.

The dictionary is unfortunately for modern dress. But the pictures + Chinese text for ancient clothing at http://culture.dresschina.com/ancient_dress/ will be very useful.

Thank you very much!

Bruce
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Wikipedia: More informative than expected May 10, 2009

I have to admit it, Lai An, this is a basic place to start but a good one. I had tried, unfortunately searching for "ancient Chinese clothing"...
 


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