{"id":7151,"date":"2025-09-04T16:46:04","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T08:46:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.silkdivas.com\/blog\/?p=7151"},"modified":"2025-09-04T16:47:08","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T08:47:08","slug":"some-insider-terms-in-the-hanfu-community","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.silkdivas.com\/blog\/index.php\/2025\/09\/04\/some-insider-terms-in-the-hanfu-community\/","title":{"rendered":"Some \u201cInsider Terms\u201d in the Hanfu Community"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Since hanfu originated in China, the Chinese hanfu community has been around longer and naturally developed its own set of insider terms or \u201cslang.\u201d Many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.silkdivas.com\/\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.silkdivas.com\/\">Chinese outfits<\/a> fans outside of China may not be very familiar with these. So in this post, we\u2019ll look at some of the most commonly used terms on Chinese social media and explain what they mean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hanfu (\u6c49\u670d)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s start with a question: what does hanfu actually refer to? You have two options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>A. The traditional clothing of the Han people (from the Yellow Emperor\u2019s era up to the Ming Dynasty)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B. Clothing from the Han Dynasty only<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you chose option B, you can go ahead and click the little \u201cX\u201d in the corner to leave (just kidding!). \ud83d\ude0f<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On our site, besides hanfu from the Qin\u2013Han period to the Ming dynasty, you\u2019ll also find items like reconstructed or slightly modified Qing dynasty <strong>qizhuang<\/strong>&nbsp;(Manchu-style clothing) and even fairy-inspired \u201cxianfu\u201d outfits designed more for photoshoots than based on historical artifacts. If you\u2019re curious about those styles, you can explore them on our website too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Paozi (\u888d\u5b50)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In Chinese,&nbsp;<strong>pao<\/strong>&nbsp;means \u201clong robe,\u201d but within the hanfu community, <strong>paozi<\/strong>&nbsp;refers to hanfu enthusiasts. The term comes from the ancient poem <em>Classic of Poetry \u00b7 Qin Feng \u00b7 Wu Yi<\/em><em>&nbsp;<\/em>which says:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cHow can one say I have no clothes? I will share my robe with you.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>So if you meet fellow hanfu lovers in China, you can call each other <strong>p\u00e1o zi<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"495\" height=\"261\" src=\"https:\/\/www.silkdivas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-33.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7166\" style=\"width:557px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Da Ming Youth (\u5927\u660e\u5c11\u5e74\/\u5c11\u5973)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This term describes young people who are especially fond of Ming-dynasty-style hanfu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">An Gang (\u6697\u6760)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a slang term for buying hanfu privately from shop owners instead of through public sales channels\u2014kind of like a VIP-only transaction. (To be honest, it was the first time I heard this phrase myself)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lailiao (\u6765\u6599)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Lailiao simply means <strong>Consumer-selected fabric<\/strong>. It\u2019s basically the same idea as choosing your own fabric when getting a suit tailored\u2014you pick both the material and the style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fangliang (\u653e\u91cf)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fangliang refers to adding a bit of extra room in the garment when tailoring hanfu, based on a person\u2019s measurements. This ensures comfort while keeping the elegant look of hanfu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, some hanfu styles have a lot of fangliang, which makes the wearer look more dignified and graceful\u2014even ordinary people can appear striking in them. (By the way, this is especially common in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.silkdivas.com\/en-gb\/catalog\/HanfuSilkDivas\/traditional\/Ming-Dynasty-Hanfu\">Ming dynasty clothing<\/a>, which is also very photogenic!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"396\" height=\"331\" src=\"https:\/\/www.silkdivas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-23.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7153\" style=\"width:490px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, sleeves that are cut too short can make the outfit look cramped and ruin the natural flow of the design. Historical hanfu artifacts actually show very generous sleeve fangliang: when you put your hands together, the edges of the sleeves would hang straight down, with both cuffs almost touching each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"288\" height=\"493\" src=\"https:\/\/www.silkdivas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-25.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7155\" style=\"width:412px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fanche (\u7ffb\u8f66)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This means the actual product doesn\u2019t match the promotional photos. Common issues include pleats on horse-face skirts that fall apart, crooked skirt panels, major color differences, wrong sizing, or embroidery patterns that don\u2019t match what was advertised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cabbage Price (\u767d\u83dc\u4ef7)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cabbage originated in China and is cheap and abundant, so the phrase refers to hanfu that\u2019s very affordable or considered a great bargain. But remember\u2014low price doesn\u2019t always mean good quality, so watch out for a \u201cfanche!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fairy Fans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cxianfu\u201d (Fairy-style, \u4ed9\u670d) refers to <strong>flowy, ethereal Chinese outfits with little concern for historical accuracy<\/strong>.&nbsp;People who love these\u2014often inspired by Wei and Jin aesthetics or fantasy dramas\u2014are sometimes called fairy-style fans (\u4ed9\u670d\u515a). Think of those all-white, gauzy outfits worn by immortals in TV shows: not historically correct, but perfect for dreamy photos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Authenticity Fans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In contrast, form-focused fans (\u5f62\u5236\u515a\/\u590d\u539f\u515a) are <strong>the academic side<\/strong>&nbsp;of the hanfu community. They care deeply about <strong>historical accuracy<\/strong>, insisting that only garments backed by archaeological evidence or ancient paintings count as real hanfu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They often recreate outfits down to the smallest detail, looking like they\u2019ve stepped straight out of a historical scroll. (I really admire the way they recreate Chinese outfits looks)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fairy Style vs. Authentic Style<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cFairy Style fans\u201d and \u201cAuthenticity purists\u201d sometimes clash online, each insisting the other doesn\u2019t truly represent the hanfu community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But at Silkdivas, we believe clothing is meant to serve people, not the other way around. If you love a certain style, go for it! Whether you lean toward dreamy, flowing outfits or strictly historical reconstructions, there\u2019s room for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of setting up rules or ranking systems\u2014and tearing down those who don\u2019t fit\u2014why not show more tolerance and understanding toward different tastes? Constant infighting only makes the hanfu scene look unwelcoming to outsiders. It can even create the impression that hanfu enthusiasts are overly aggressive or hostile, which discourages newcomers from joining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"539\" height=\"356\" src=\"https:\/\/www.silkdivas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-35.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7169\" style=\"width:667px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Chinese outfits to truly grow, we need a community that\u2019s open, inclusive, and encouraging. Let\u2019s make space for beginners to experiment and express themselves, and work together to build a more harmonious hanfu culture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hanfu Revival<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s switch to something more uplifting\u2014since the \u201cHanfu Revival Movement\u201d began in 2003, hanfu has gone from a niche interest among dedicated fans to a mainstream cultural trend. The hanfu market has been growing by over 50% annually, and its beauty is now being appreciated by more and more people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hanfu Day \/ Shangsi Festival<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Every year on the third day of the third lunar month, the Communist Youth League of China has designated <strong>Chinese National Costume Day<\/strong>, also known as <strong>Hanfu Day<\/strong>. This date coincides with the ancient <strong>Shangsi Festival (\u4e0a\u5df3\u8282)<\/strong>, a traditional Han holiday. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the past, people would gather by rivers and streams to bathe, wash with orchid herbs, or sprinkle themselves with flower-infused water using willow branches\u2014rituals meant to ward off misfortune and bring blessings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over time, activities like ancestral rituals, spring outings, banquets, and the famous \u201cfloating wine cups along winding streams\u201d were added to the festival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, hanfu celebrations have become popular across China. Well-known events include the <strong>Xitang (\u897f\u5858) Hanfu Cultural Week<\/strong>, the <strong>China Silk Hanfu Month<\/strong>, and the <strong>Hanfu Huazhao (\u82b1\u671d) Festival<\/strong>. To be honest, I really want to go and see it too. \ud83e\udd29<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"477\" height=\"317\" src=\"https:\/\/www.silkdivas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-27.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7157\" style=\"width:569px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"302\" height=\"453\" src=\"https:\/\/www.silkdivas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-29.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7159\" style=\"width:352px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"553\" height=\"738\" src=\"https:\/\/www.silkdivas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-31.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7164\" style=\"width:481px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These days, people in China aren\u2019t shy about wearing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.silkdivas.com\/en-gb\/catalog?path=75_76&amp;page=1\">Chinese outfits<\/a> in public anymore. Ever since the Dior \u201cmamian skirt\u201d controversy, many patriotic individuals have embraced hanfu to show that it has always been a uniquely Chinese tradition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you enjoy this blog? Have you learned some new hanfu facts? Feel free to leave a comment or share it with others!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Since hanfu originated in China, the Chinese hanfu community has been around longer and naturally developed its own set of insider terms or \u201cslang.\u201d Many Chinese outfits fans outside of China may not be very familiar with these. 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