Definition
打扮 (dǎban) focuses on a person's appearance — dressing up, doing makeup, styling hair. It's about people, not places: 装饰 (zhuāngshì, HSK5) is for decorating objects or spaces, while 布置 (bùzhì, HSK6) means setting up a room or assigning tasks. 扮 (bàn, HSK7) is more about disguising as a specific role or character.
verb
to dress upto make up
Easily confused
- 打岔dǎ chàlook-aliketo interrupt (a conversation)
Examples
- 打扮。Tā měi cì chū mén dōu yào dǎ ban de piàopiàoliàngliàng de.Every time she goes out, she dresses up beautifully.
- 打扮。Nǐ jīn wǎn dǎ ban yíxià zài qù cānjiā wǎnhuì ba.Dress up a bit before going to the party tonight.
- 打扮，。Tā xǐhuan dǎ ban zìjǐ, kànqǐlai hěn yǒu jīngshen.She likes to dress herself up; it makes her look energetic.
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