Catch Phrase | 衣品好(yīpǐn hǎo)

Writer: Debra Li  |  Editor: Stephanie Yang  |  From: Shenzhen Daily  |  Updated: 2021-05-18

Meaning:

“衣” means “dressing,” “品” means “taste,” and “好” means “good.” This term, a derivative from

“人品好” (rénpǐn hǎo, meaning “with a good character”), is used by Chinese netizens to describe those who have good taste in clothes. These people know exactly how to match their outfits, including accessories, and dress appropriately, without the need to wear very fashionable or expensive clothes.

Example:

A: 新来的同事打扮得体,看起来很舒服。

Xīnlái de tóngshì dǎbàn détǐ,kànqǐlái hěn shūfu。

The new colleague is dressed appropriately and nice to look at.

B: 他的确衣品很好,每天穿的衣服都简洁合身,不张扬但也不过时。

Tā díquè yīpǐn hěn hǎo,měitiān chuān de yīfu dōu jiǎnjié héshēn,bù zhāngyáng dàn yě bú guòshí。

He does have good taste in clothes. His everyday outfits are simplistic and formfitting, not eye-catching, nor outdated.