【集思晨读 Lewis Day 85 中国文化特辑 】
014 Cheongsam 旗袍
Good morning, everyone! It's Mon. 2nd. March. I am Lewis saying hello to you all from Yangzhou.
大家周一早上好，今天是三月二号! 我是Lewis，在扬州给大家晨读！
今天的中国文化特辑和大家聊一下 Cheongsam 旗袍
1. Chinese tradition say that if you want to identify a beauty you should look at her appearance in a Cheongsam, Qipao.
2. The Qipao showcases oriental modesty and sexiness wrapping female figures in form fitting dresses.
3. Fine Qipao are handmade with soft silk and intricate brocade.
4. Selecting fine material is the first step to make a Qipao.
5. Twenty six dimensions must be measured to make a Qipao and represent the taste of the master.
6. The collars of Qipao are always curved to show the softness and slenderness of the female's neck.
7. Popular patterns on Qipao include phoenix, birds, leaves and flowers.
8. The breathtaking beauty of Qipao has lasted for more than a century.
