Definition
美容 (měi róng) means 'to improve one's appearance' through professional treatments, cosmetics, or surgery — it's broader than 化妆 (huà zhuāng), which specifically means 'to apply makeup'. 美化 (měi huà) is more abstract ('to beautify') and can apply to objects or environments, not just the human body.
verb
to improve one's appearance (using cosmetics or cosmetic surgery)
Examples
- 美容。Tā měi zhōu dōu qù měiróngyuàn měi róng yí cì.She goes to the beauty salon for a treatment every week.
- 美容。Xǔduō nǚxìng huā hěnduō shíjiān měi róng.Many women spend a lot of time beautifying themselves.
- ，美容。Chúle hùfū, tā hái tōngguò shǒushù měi róng.Besides skincare, she also beautifies herself through surgery.
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