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longyi

/ˈlɒŋ.jiː/

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noun

/ˈlɒŋ.jiː/B2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее длинный кусок ярко окрашенной ткани, обычно из хлопка или шелка, который носят как юбку или набедренную повязку в таких странах, как Индия, Пакистан и Мьянма (Бирма).

A noun referring to a long piece of brightly colored cloth, typically made of cotton or silk, worn as a skirt or loincloth in countries such as India, Pakistan, and Myanmar (Burma).

  1. Traditional wrapped garmentB1formal

    A long piece of brightly colored fabric, typically made from cotton or silk, worn as a skirt, loincloth, or sash in South and Southeast Asian regions such as India, Pakistan, and Myanmar.

    ruТрадиционная обёрнутая одежда

    • She bought a vibrant longyi from the market in Yangon.
    • Men often wear a longyi during traditional ceremonies in Myanmar.
    • The soft silk longyi felt comfortable in the hot weather.
    • He wrapped the longyi around his waist before leaving the house.

    Synonymslungisarong

Forms
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  • longyis' possessive plural form
  • longyi's possessive singular form