Definition
妆 is a bound morpheme (b.f.) that can't stand alone — it always appears as part of a compound word. Its core meaning revolves around makeup, cosmetics, or adornment. You'll see it in words like 化妆 (to put on makeup), 妆容 (makeup look), 卸妆 (remove makeup), and 浓妆 (heavy/glamorous makeup). It also historically refers to women's jewelry or ornaments. When combined, remember 妆 is the noun/verb element and the other half carries the action or state.
b.f.
(bound form) makeupcosmetics(bound form) to apply makeupto adorn oneself(bound form) woman's jewelry or adornments
Examples
- 。Tā měitiān zǎoshang dōu yào huā yí ge xiǎoshí huà zhuāng.She spends an hour every morning putting on makeup.
- ，。Zhè kuǎn xiè zhuāng yóu hěn hǎo yòng, bù cìjī pífū.This makeup remover oil works well and doesn't irritate the skin.
- 妆，。Tā de zhuāng róng fēicháng jīngzhì, xiàng míngxīng yíyàng.Her makeup look is very delicate, like a celebrity's.
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