longyi

/lɔŋjɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of traditional garment, typically a long piece of fabric wrapped around the waist, commonly worn by men in Myanmar and parts of China

“The monk wore a longyi to the temple ceremony.”

2. noun

a similar type of traditional garment worn in other parts of Asia

“In the market, I saw a vendor selling longyi from various regions.”

Synonyms

  • kain
  • sarong

Antonyms

  • Western-style clothing