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Chinese CN Women's Clothing Size Guide | New Chinese Fashion Size Conversion

Shop new chinese style apparel, xiangyunsha, linen dresses and mandarin-collar tops? This CN size reference helps international shoppers convert sizes across our full 21-country database, with brand charts for 46 Chinese womenswear brands, built on GB/T 1335.2-2008.

1. China CN Women's Sizing System Explained

Mainland China women's apparel follows national standard GB/T 1335.2-2008 Standard Sizing Systems for Women's Garments. CN size labels use the format Height / Bust + Body Type, e.g. 160/84A.
Important: All values on this standard refer to raw body measurements, NOT finished garment dimensions.

160 = Recommended body height (cm)
84 = Recommended raw bust circumference (cm)
A = Standard body type (most common; Y = slim, B = fuller waist, C = fuller waist & hip)

CN Size Conversion Chart (Standard Women's Wear)

CN Letter	CN Height/Bust	Bust (cm)	Waist (cm)	Hip (cm)	US	UK	EU
XS	155/80A	80	62-64	86	0-2	4-6	32-34
S	160/84A	84	66-68	90	4	8	36
M	165/88A	88	70-72	94	6-8	10-12	38-40
L	170/92A	92	74-76	98	10-12	14-16	42-44
XL	175/96A	96	78-80	102	14-16	18-20	46-48
XXL	180/100A	100	82-84	106	18+	22+	50+

* Conversion values are general references. Actual fit varies by brand, fabric stretch and garment cut.

How to Measure Yourself Correctly

Bust

Measure around the fullest part of your chest, keep tape level, do not pull tight.

Waist

Measure your natural waist, the narrowest torso point, do not suck in your stomach.

Hip

Measure around the fullest part of hips and seat, roughly 20cm below your waist.

Critical Sizing Tips for New Chinese Style Apparel

CN sizing generally runs smaller than US, AU standard sizes. Pick the larger size if your measurement falls between two sizes.
Do not rely only on S/M/L labels. Always refer to the full Height/Bust marking (160/84A).
New chinese style pieces (qipao, mandarin collar tops, silk blouses) are tailored with minimal ease. Always check seller flat garment measurements.
Xiangyunsha (cloud gauze silk) and ramie are non-stretch fabrics. Add extra allowance for comfort. Knit / jersey stretch styles may fit slightly roomier.
Regional cut differences: Southeast Asian versions are slim-fit; AU / US releases are designed with looser, plus-friendly cuts.

2. Official Standard Behind CN Sizing: GB/T 1335.2-2008

Official title: Standard sizing systems for garments - Women

Effective date: August 1, 2009

This Chinese national standard defines the body-measurement sizing system used for mass-produced women's apparel in mainland China. All size charts on S-sizeHub are built on this standard.
Important note: All figures are raw body measurements, not finished garment measurements. Final clothes will have added ease depending on pattern design.

Body-Shape Classification (A / Y / B / C)

A: Standard / average body shape, default for most women's clothing
Y: Slim figure, large difference between bust and waist
B: Fuller waist
C: Full waist and fuller lower torso

Standard Body Measurement Table (Body-shape A)

CN Letter	Full Size Marking	Raw Bust (cm)	Raw Waist (cm)	Raw Hip (cm)
XXS	150/76A	76	58-60	82
XS	155/80A	80	62-64	86
S	160/84A	84	66-68	90
M	165/88A	88	70-72	94
L	170/92A	92	74-76	98
XL	175/96A	96	78-80	102
XXL	180/100A	100	82-84	106

Disclaimer

All size conversion and measurement guides on this page are for reference only, built upon China national standard GB/T 1335.2-2008 and S-sizeHub 21-region sizing dataset. Actual garment fit may differ due to brand pattern cutting, fabric elasticity, fabric shrinkage, regional tailored versions and individual body shape. Non-stretch fabrics like xiangyunsha and ramie require extra sizing caution. Always check the seller's official flat garment measurements before purchase.