Definition
白衣 has two main senses. In historical contexts it refers to the white clothes worn by commoners (as opposed to officials). In modern usage, it is a metonym for the medical profession, referring to the white coats worn by doctors and nurses — you'll often see it in compounds like 白衣天使 ('angel in white') and 白衣战士 ('warrior in white').
n.
white clothing (esp. of commoners in ancient times)medical professionwhite coat (metonym)
Examples
- 白衣。Gǔdài de bái yī shì pǔtōng bǎixìng de yīfu.In ancient times, white clothing was the attire of common people.
- ，。Zài zhè cì yìqíng zhōng, bái yī tiānshǐmen fùchū le jùdà nǔlì.During this epidemic, the angels in white made tremendous efforts.
- 白衣。Tā bìyè hòu chéng le yì míng bái yī zhànshì.After graduation, he became a warrior in white.
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