化妆 (huà zhuāng) — to put on makeup, to apply makeup
Definition
To apply makeup to one's face. Unlike 美容 (improving appearance more broadly, including skincare or surgery), 化妆 is specifically the act of putting on cosmetics. 装扮 is closer to 'dressing up' or 'adorning' and can apply to costume, not just the face.
verb
to put on makeupto apply makeup
Examples
- 化妆。Tā měi tiān chū mén qián dōu yào huā èr shí fēn zhōng huà zhuāng.She spends twenty minutes putting on makeup every day before going out.
- 。Wǒ jīn tiān huà le gè dàn zhuāng.I put on light makeup today.
- 化妆。Nǐ huà zhuāng huà dé tài nóng le.Your makeup is put on too heavily.
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