紫袍 Traditional form: 紫袍 Pinyin (reading): zǐpáo Definitions: purple qipao gown, the sign of an official position Characters: 紫 - purple, violet; amethyst; surname 袍 - robe, gown, cloak Traditional characters: 紫 - purple, violet; amethyst; surname 袍 - robe, gown, cloak