Chinese M is a common marketplace label for women's tops, dresses and blouses. Check the 165/88A body code if it appears.
Quick answer: Chinese M / 165/88A is closest to US 6, UK 8 and EU 36 for standard women's tops and dresses.
If the seller shows M and 88 cm bust, compare it with your body bust plus fabric ease.
Stretchy knits can tolerate a closer fit than cotton or denim.
A US medium shopper may need Chinese L or XL depending on measurements.
Do not translate M to M without checking centimeters.
This page answers one specific size search intent. For the best fit, start with the linked main converter and use the centimeter measurements on the Chinese chart whenever they are available.
Marketplace labels are useful shortcuts, but brand charts, garment type, fabric stretch and body measurements can change the final fit. Treat the lookup as a nearest match, not a guaranteed size.
Chinese size labels are practical lookup shortcuts, not universal brand guarantees. A CN shoe label, clothing size, bra code or Taobao chart row can vary by seller, product category, last shape, fabric stretch and whether the chart shows body measurements or garment measurements.
When possible, use the centimeter value first: foot length for shoes, bust/waist/hip for clothing, under-bust and cup difference for bras, and the specific Taobao chart row for marketplace listings. Then use the converter result as the nearest US, UK or EU match.
For the broader explanation, read Chinese size chart to US complete guide. For why these pages give estimates instead of promises, read Why Chinese size conversion is an estimate.