短
裤

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The word 短裤 (duǎnkù) for "shorts" is formed by directly combining two meaningful characters: 短, meaning "short", and 裤, meaning "pants or trousers". It is a logical, descriptive compound where the first element specifies the defining characteristic (short length) of the item named by the second element (pants), creating a clear visual and conceptual image of the garment.

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夏天我喜欢穿短裤。

Xiàtiān wǒ xǐhuān chuān duǎnkù.

In summer, I like to wear shorts.

他买了一条新短裤。

Tā mǎi le yī tiáo xīn duǎnkù.

He bought a new pair of shorts.

在炎热的天气里，短裤很舒适。

Zài yánrè de tiānqì lǐ, duǎnkù hěn shūshì.

In hot weather, shorts are very comfortable.

如果你去海滩，别忘了带短裤。

Rúguǒ nǐ qù hǎitān, bié wàngle dài duǎnkù.

If you go to the beach, don't forget to bring shorts.

尽管短裤很方便，但在正式场合不适合穿。

Jǐnguǎn duǎnkù hěn fāngbiàn, dàn zài zhèngshì chǎnghé bù shìhé chuān.

Although shorts are convenient, they are not suitable to wear in formal occasions.

Word Definition - 短裤

duǎn kù short pants; shorts

Individual Character Details

短 duǎn
裤 kù, kù