上装 (shàng zhuāng) — (verb-object) to apply makeup (especially theatrical or heavy makeup)

Definition

上装 (shàng zhuāng) is a verb-object phrase meaning 'to apply makeup,' often for stage or heavy/dramatic makeup rather than light everyday makeup.

verb
(verb-object) to apply makeup (especially theatrical or heavy makeup)

Examples

  • 上装
    Tā měi tiān dōu yào shàng zhuāng cái néng chū mén.
    She has to put on makeup every day before going out.
  • Tā shàng le sān gè xiǎo shí de zhuāng cái mǎn yì.
    She spent three hours applying makeup before she was satisfied.
  • 上装
    Yǎn yuán zài hòu tái máng zhe shàng zhuāng.
    The actors are busy applying makeup backstage.

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