Question 1

How do Chinese clothing sizes work?

Accepted Answer

Chinese sizes follow the GB/T 1335 national standard, which encodes height and a key body measurement — for example 165/88A means 165 cm tall with an 88 cm bust (women) or chest (men). Most Taobao and Shopee listings also use letter sizes (S/M/L/XL/2XL), but the underlying cm ranges are smaller than Western brands of the same letter — a Chinese L is roughly a Western S/M.

Question 2

Why does my usual size not fit Taobao clothes?

Accepted Answer

Chinese sizing is cut for the average East Asian body, which tends to be shorter with narrower shoulders and a smaller bust/chest than Western sizing assumes. A US Medium top is often closer to a Chinese XL. Always compare your actual cm measurements against the listing's size chart instead of trusting the letter.

Question 3

What is 165/88A in normal sizes?

Accepted Answer

165/88A is the GB/T 1335 code for height 165 cm and bust 88 cm, body type A (average). For women it lines up with roughly UK 8 / US 4 / EU 36 — and the equivalent letter size on a Taobao listing is usually M.

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