粧 (zhuāng) - Makeup — cosmetics, adornment, or decoration applied to & also refers to stage makeup, bridal makeup, and

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Makeup — cosmetics, adornment, or decoration applied to the face or body;

also refers to stage makeup, bridal makeup, and by extension, to dressing up or embellishment.

Makeup — cosmetics, adornment, or decoration applied toalso refers to stage makeup, bridal makeup, and

Usage highlights

Apply makeupStage makeupBridal makeupCosmeticsMakeup artistMakeup kit

Synonyms

  • 化妆— to apply makeup; makeup (the action)
  • 打扮— to dress up; to adorn
  • 装饰— to decorate; to adorn

Antonyms

  • 素颜— bare-faced; without makeup
  • 卸妆— to remove makeup

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She applied makeup (化妆) before the party.
  • The actor wore heavy stage makeup (舞台妆).
  • Bridal makeup (新娘妆) is often elaborate.
  • This is a cosmetic product (化妆品).

Collocations

  • Apply makeup(化妆)
  • Stage makeup(舞台妆)
  • Bridal makeup(新娘妆)
  • Cosmetics(化妆品)
  • Makeup artist(化妆师)
  • Makeup kit(化妆盒)

Idioms

  • Powder and paint cannot disguise ugliness(浓妆艳抹)
  • Heavy makeup and gorgeous attire(浓妆艳裹)
  • Applying makeup behind the person(佛是金妆，人是衣妆)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese culture, makeup was an important part of a woman's daily life and social presentation.
  • Stage makeup (脸谱) in Chinese opera is a highly stylized art form with specific colors and patterns symbolizing character traits.
  • The character is closely associated with bridal traditions, where elaborate makeup signifies the importance of the wedding day.

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