dà yī
overcoat
我有一件黑色的呢子大衣。
wǒ yǒu yī jiàn hēisè de nízi dà yī.
I have a black wool coat.
冬天穿大衣很暖和。
dōngtiān chuān dà yī hěn nuǎnhuo.
It's very warm to wear a coat in winter.
这件大衣多少钱？
zhè jiàn dà yī duōshǎo qián?
How much is this coat?
外套 (wàitào)
coat
大衣 (dàyī)
overcoat
短裤 (duǎn kù)
shorts
背心 (bèi xīn)
vest
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The Chinese word 大衣 (dàyī) for "overcoat" is composed of two characters: 大 (dà) meaning "big" or "great", and 衣 (yī) meaning "clothes" or "garment". Together, they literally mean "big clothes", which accurately describes the purpose and nature of an overcoat. Overcoats are typically larger and thicker than regular coats, providing extra warmth and protection against cold weather. The term 大衣 is commonly used in Mandarin Chinese to refer to overcoats, and it is easily recognizable and understood by Chinese speakers.
