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Tangzhuang

Tangzhuang is a type of traditional Chinese clothing that grown-ups wear for special occasions or ceremonies. It looks like a shirt with buttons going down the middle and long sleeves. Sometimes, it even has a matching jacket. The shirt is often made of silk cloth and the buttons can be round or flat.

People in China wore tangzhuang a long, long time ago, especially during the Qing dynasty. But then, as more modern clothing became the norm, it started to be worn less and less. Nowadays, though, many people like to wear tangzhuang because it makes them look very formal and fancy.

Sometimes, men will even wear tangzhuang with pants that match the shirt or jacket, and women will wear it with a long skirt. It can be really pretty and colorful, and you might see it worn during things like weddings, birthdays, or other big celebrations.