ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Mao suit

Okay kiddo, so a Mao suit is a special type of clothing that was worn by many people in China a long time ago, especially during the time when a man named Mao Zedong was the leader of China. The suit is called a Mao suit because Mao Zedong was the one who made it really popular.

A Mao suit is kind of like a uniform, because many people would wear it to show that they were part of Mao's group or that they supported the things that Mao believed in. The suit is usually made of a special fabric called cotton twill, which is really comfortable to wear.

The Mao suit looks a little bit different from the clothes that we wear today, because it has some special features. For example, the collar is round and usually attached to the jacket, and the buttons are usually hidden. The jacket is also usually longer than the jackets that we wear today, which helps keep the person wearing it warm.

Even though people don't wear Mao suits as much anymore, they are still an important part of Chinese history and culture. People who want to show respect for Mao or celebrate the ideas that he stood for might still wear a Mao suit today. So that's what a Mao suit is, and why it's important to remember it!