mao jacket
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Definition
Noun: A short, lightweight jacket with a high, closed collar, typically made from cotton. This style of jacket is historically associated with Mao Zedong and was widely worn in China during the period of his leadership.
Usage
The term "Mao jacket" refers specifically to this distinct garment. It is used as a countable noun. * He wore a simple Mao jacket for the official portrait. * The uniform often consisted of a Mao jacket and matching trousers. * In vintage stores, you can sometimes find an original Mao jacket.
Advanced Usage
- The Mao jacket is often cited as a symbol of the utilitarian and egalitarian fashion of the era.
- While its name is derived from Mao Zedong, the jacket's design has earlier origins and has been adopted in various international fashion contexts, sometimes stripped of its political connotations.
Variants and Related Words
- Zhongshan suit (noun): A more formal, tunic-style suit, also associated with Sun Yat-sen (Sun Zhongshan), which shares some design elements with the shorter Mao jacket.
Synonyms
- Tunic (noun): A general term for a loose, short to medium-length jacket, often belted. (Note: This is a broader category.)
- Nehru jacket (noun): A similar hip-length jacket with a standing collar, named after Jawaharlal Nehru of India.
Noun
- a light weight jacket with a high collar; worn by Mao Zedong and the Chinese people during his regime