"裤子" (kùzi) is a Chinese word for "pants" or "trousers." The word "pants" is pronounced /pænts/ in American English, and the word "trousers" is pronounced /traʊzəz/ in British English. Both words are commonly used to refer to clothing that covers the lower body and legs, typically made of a durable fabric such as denim or corduroy. In English, the word "pants" can also be used as a slang term to refer to underwear.