Meanings
plural Zhongshan suits
- Synonym of Mao suit.
Especially in contrast with the more classic dress of Ms. Peng — a long gown with a Mandarin collar in red, China’s color of prosperity — as well as Mr. Trump’s tuxedo and Mr. Xi’s Zhongshan suit, standard choices both.
2026 September 25, Vanessa Friedman, “At State Dinner for China’s Leader, Melania Trump Wears the Pants”, in The New York Times, →ISSNSynonyms: Mao suit
Synonyms & antonyms
nounSynonym of Mao suit.
Origin
Named after Chinese politician Sun Yat-sen (1866–1925), also named Sun Zhongshan.
Full word history & related roots →Cite this entry
Zhongshan suit. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Zhongshan%20suit
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