A [b]tangzhuang[/b] (Simplified Chinese: 唐装) is a kind of pseudo-traditional Chinese [[jacket]] with a straight collar.

It originated at the end of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) as an evolution of the Manchurian [i]magua[/i], which had been adopted by the Han Chinese during the [[Qing Dynasty]]. At that time, only noblemen, aristocracy and government officials wore it, however, in modern times it was eventually adopted by common people. This kind of clothing is often seen as a national costume for men, although women wear it as well. 

[[Saotome Ranma]] from [[Ranma 1/2]] is usually seen wearing this type of jacket.

h4. See also

* [[chinese clothes]]

h4. External links

* "Wikipedia: Tangzhuang":[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tangzhuang]
* "GBTimes: The tang suit and its Qing Dynasty origins":[https://gbtimes.com/tang-suit-and-its-qing-dynasty-origins]
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