{"id":49891,"date":"2023-01-03T09:00:04","date_gmt":"2023-01-03T01:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/?p=49891"},"modified":"2023-01-06T13:15:02","modified_gmt":"2023-01-06T05:15:02","slug":"traditional-chinese-clothing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/traditional-chinese-clothing\/","title":{"rendered":"Stand Out During CNY With These Traditional (And Fashionable) Chinese Outfits"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With Chinese New Year just around the corner, it\u2019s time to put together your outfits for the festive season. Although modern styles are more common, there\u2019s always something so special about going all decked out in your fanciest ethnic wear. For the Year of the Rabbit, why not change things up by dressing yourself head to toe with some old-school charm? Here are four different types of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">traditional Chinese clothing<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and other CNY customs you should know about.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Types Of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditional Chinese Clothing<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> For Men &amp; Women\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Hanfu<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_49893\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49893\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-49893 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Untitled-design-2021-12-16T101636.001.jpg\" alt=\"hanfu, traditional chinese clothing\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Untitled-design-2021-12-16T101636.001.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Untitled-design-2021-12-16T101636.001-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Untitled-design-2021-12-16T101636.001-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Untitled-design-2021-12-16T101636.001-696x435.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-49893\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/a199395.my\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Justice League Shop<\/a> on Shopee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tracing back to as far as over 4,000 years, the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hanfu<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is one of the oldest <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">traditional Chinese clothing<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to date. The apparel consists of an open cross-collared robe with long billowy sleeves, a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/search?keyword=maxi%20skirt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">maxi skirt<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/search?keyword=belt%20woman\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">belt<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> sash. Underneath, you\u2019ll usually wear inner garments made of cotton or linen. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though not the most common of outfits, it\u2019s an elaborate look that\u2019s perfect for when you want to stand out this CNY or at a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Costume-cat.11000538.11000566.11001623\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">costume<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> party. There are many different styles of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hanfu<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but the ones from the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Hanfu-%E6%B1%89%E6%9C%8D-%E5%94%90%E5%88%B6%E6%B1%89%E6%9C%8D%E3%80%90%E8%8A%B1%E8%AF%AD%E3%80%91%E9%BD%90%E8%83%B8%E8%A5%A6%E8%A3%99-%E5%A4%8F%E5%AD%A3%E4%BB%99%E6%B0%94%E5%85%A8%E5%A5%97-%E5%AD%A6%E7%94%9F%E5%8F%A4%E8%A3%85%E9%97%BA%E8%9C%9C%E6%AC%BE-i.760610819.19547422062\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tang<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Hanfu-%E6%B1%89%E6%9C%8D-%E6%98%8E%E5%88%B6%E6%B1%89%E6%9C%8D-%E3%80%90%E5%A2%A8%E6%9F%93%E3%80%91%E6%98%8E%E5%88%B6%E7%AB%8B%E9%A2%86%E5%AF%B9%E8%A5%9F-%E7%90%B5%E7%90%B6%E8%A2%96%E7%9F%AD%E8%A2%84-%E7%99%BE%E8%A4%B6%E9%BD%90%E8%85%B0%E8%A3%99%E6%98%A5%E6%AC%BE-i.760610819.19458924110\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ming<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and Song periods are the most popular choice among women. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Qipao\/Cheongsam<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_49895\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49895\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-49895 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Untitled-design-2021-12-16T151901.915.jpg\" alt=\"cheongsam, qipao\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Untitled-design-2021-12-16T151901.915.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Untitled-design-2021-12-16T151901.915-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Untitled-design-2021-12-16T151901.915-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Untitled-design-2021-12-16T151901.915-696x435.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-49895\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/caicaixp.my\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CaiCaixp.my<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/jiali.my\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">jiali.my<\/a> on Shopee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, you might be wondering if there\u2019s any particular difference between the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/search?keyword=qipao\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">qipao<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cheongsam<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. For the most part, they refer to the same style of dress. However, the original <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">qipao<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> first came from the Manchu rule during the 17th century. Back then, the style was a lot looser, featuring an A-line cut and long, full sleeves. It was only in the 1920s that the fitted <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cheongsams<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> we\u2019re more familiar with became popularised by Shanghai celebrities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/daidai-Women-Cheongsam-Cheong-Sam-Sum-Qi-Pao-Chinese-New-Year-CNY-Traditional-Wear-Shirt-Slim-Plus-Size-%E7%9F%AD%E8%A2%96%E9%95%BF%E6%AC%BE%E7%BB%B8%E7%BC%8E%E4%B8%AD%E5%9B%BD%E9%A3%8E%E6%98%BE%E7%98%A6%E6%97%97%E8%A2%8D%E8%A3%99%E6%96%B0%E5%B9%B4-i.25326284.21244034056\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cheongsam<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is by far the most common type of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">traditional Chinese clothing<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for women. This <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Women-Cheongsam-Dress-Vintage-Chinese-Traditional-Short-Sleeve-Dresses-Floral-Slim-Dress-Qipao-i.595080748.13157962187\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">one-piece garment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has a straight cut that accentuates your silhouette, creating a subtle hourglass shape. Its other outfit components consist of a high-neck collar, short cap sleeves, and a slit that parts up at the sides. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Tang Suit<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_49894\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49894\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-49894\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Untitled-design-2021-12-16T124120.887.jpg\" alt=\"tang suit, traditional chinese clothing\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Untitled-design-2021-12-16T124120.887.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Untitled-design-2021-12-16T124120.887-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Untitled-design-2021-12-16T124120.887-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Untitled-design-2021-12-16T124120.887-696x435.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-49894\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/lailai188.my\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">lailai88.my<\/a> on Shopee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/%E4%B8%AD%E5%9B%BD%E9%A3%8E%E7%9B%98%E6%89%A3%E8%A1%AC%E8%A1%AB%E7%94%B7%E5%A4%8D%E5%8F%A4%E6%BD%AE%E7%89%8C%E6%98%A5%E7%A7%8B%E6%AC%BE%E4%B8%9D%E7%BB%B8%E8%A1%AC%E8%A1%A3%E7%94%B7%E5%A3%AB%E5%AE%BD%E6%9D%BE%E5%A4%A7%E7%A0%81%E5%94%90%E8%A3%85%E5%A4%96%E5%A5%97%E6%BD%AEChinese-Style-Disc-Button-Shirt-Men-Retro-Street-Wear-Spring-Autumn-Silk-Men's-Loose-Large-Size-Tang-i.409492128.15911618100\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tang suit<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> originated from the traditional Manchu horseman uniform during the Qing dynasty. There are two layers to the Tang suit. The outer layer is a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/search?keyword=jacket\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">jacket<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with a mandarin collar that\u2019s around five to 10 centimetres high up the neck. Meanwhile, the inner layer is the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">changsan<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This is like a long robe or tunic, but nowadays, you can also wear an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Undershirts-cat.11000587.11000588.11001646\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">undershirt<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/T-Shirts-cat.11000587.11000601.11000603\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">T-shirt<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> underneath your Tang suit.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The suit was initially worn in <a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/%E4%B8%AD%E5%9B%BD%E9%A3%8E%E7%94%B7%E8%A3%85%E6%A3%89%E9%BA%BB%E9%95%BF%E8%A2%96%E8%A1%AC%E8%A1%AB%E7%94%B7%E6%98%A5%E5%AD%A3%E4%B8%AD%E5%BC%8F%E6%B1%89%E6%9C%8D%E9%9D%92%E5%B9%B4%E5%94%90%E8%A3%85%E5%A4%8D%E5%8F%A4%E4%BA%9A%E9%BA%BB%E7%9B%98%E6%89%A3%E8%A1%AC%E8%A1%A3Chinese-Style-Men's-Cotton-Linen-Long-Sleeved-Shirt-Spring-Hanfu-Youth-Tang-Suit-Retro-i.409492128.15911568099?sp_atk=6380bff9-e21f-4748-a804-9fd1da3afbfa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dark blue colours<\/a> before it evolved from a protective apron for the <i>changsan<\/i> into a staple fashion piece in traditional Chinese clothing. The lapels include knotted \u201cfrog\u201d or <i>pankou<\/i> fastenings that come in floral or animal designs. These buttons are usually made of silk wrapped around stiff materials like copper wires so that the shape will stay in place. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Zhongshan\/Mao Suit<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_49896\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49896\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-49896 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Untitled-design-2021-12-16T173640.122.jpg\" alt=\"zhongshan suit\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Untitled-design-2021-12-16T173640.122.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Untitled-design-2021-12-16T173640.122-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Untitled-design-2021-12-16T173640.122-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Untitled-design-2021-12-16T173640.122-696x435.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-49896\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/mjdk_4ay3a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">kll3\\opp<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/hupi5698.my\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">?\u6f6e\u6d41\u7537\u2728\u88c5\u65d7\u8230\u5e97<\/a> on Shopee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">traditional Chinese clothing<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for men is the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/search?keyword=zhongshan%20suit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zhongshan suit<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It\u2019s a structured piece of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Outerwear-cat.11000587.11000589\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">outerwear<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that blends Western-styled clothing with traditional Chinese ones. The suit features four big pockets at the front, two at the top and another two at the bottom, spaced symmetrically from left to right. These pockets are supposed to symbolise four virtues\u2014courtesy, righteousness, honesty, and shame.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike the Tang suit, the Zhongshan suit does not feature the ornate <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pankou<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Instead, it has five central <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/list\/button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">buttons<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that go up to the collar. They represent the independence of five powers: administration, jurisdiction, supervision, review, and legislation. There are also three smaller buttons on each sleeve of the suit. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dos\u2019 &amp; Don\u2019ts Of Chinese New Year Dressing<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. DO: Wear Only New Clothes<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides being able to revamp your style, there\u2019s another reason why people wear new clothes and <a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/m\/Fashion-at-your-fingertips#anchorId-1672370545241\">shoes<\/a>, especially on CNY. And that\u2019s because many believe that buying new things represents getting ready for a fresh new start to the new year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. DON\u2019T: Black &amp; White Are NOT Allowed<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Admittedly, this depends on how traditional your family is, but typically, black and white clothes are completely out of the question. Black is associated with death, depression, or just bad luck in general while white symbolises mourning. So, we\u2019d say it\u2019s best to stay away from these two colours altogether, at least until CNY is over.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. DO: Bring Out The Red &amp; Gold\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/list\/chinese%20new%20year\/decorations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CNY <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">decorations<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are red for a reason, as it\u2019s known as a colour of luck and prosperity. From <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Cushions-Furniture-Covers-cat.11001155.11001177.11001179\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cushion covers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Table-Cloths-cat.11001155.11001177.11001186\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">table cloths<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you\u2019ll see red displayed <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">everywhere<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and your clothes are no exception! Besides, it\u2019ll certainly add a nice pop of colour to the family pictures. Alternatively, if you\u2019re not a big fan of red, you can opt for <a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/m\/Fashion-at-your-fingertips#anchorId-1672370539378\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">gold<\/a> instead, which symbolises good wealth.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. DON\u2019T: Wash Your Clothes<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, we\u2019re not saying to completely ditch washing your clothes for the entire duration of CNY. It\u2019s only for the first two days because they\u2019re seen as the Water God\u2019s birthday. Hence, washing your clothes on those days would be considered disrespectful. Furthermore, some believe that pouring away water after washing would be like pouring away your wealth.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dress Your Best And Have A Prosperous CNY Season This Year<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_49897\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49897\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-49897\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Add-a-little-bit-of-body-text-91.jpg\" alt=\"traditional chinese clothing\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Add-a-little-bit-of-body-text-91.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Add-a-little-bit-of-body-text-91-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Add-a-little-bit-of-body-text-91-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Add-a-little-bit-of-body-text-91-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Add-a-little-bit-of-body-text-91-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Add-a-little-bit-of-body-text-91-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-49897\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/caicaixp.my\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CaiCaixp.my<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/lailai188.my\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">lailai88.my<\/a> on Shopee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regardless of what <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">traditional Chinese clothing <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you choose to wear, we hope you have a blessed CNY season in 2023. Wondering what you and your family should whip up for the annual celebratory dinner? Then give these <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/chinese-new-year-dishes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">symbolic CNY recipes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> a try! Need some gift idea suggestions? These <a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/chinese-new-year-hamper-malaysia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CNY hampers<\/a> will ensure that you don\u2019t go visiting the relatives empty-handed.\u00a0<\/span>And for a good CNY mystery to sink your teeth into, check out Shopee\u2019s 2023 CNY video entitled, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ENvUfdRBRes&amp;ab_channel=SHOPEEMalaysia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u2018Are they going to make it?\u2019<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With Chinese New Year just around the corner, it\u2019s time to put together your outfits for the festive season. 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