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Chinese dictionary
v.put on make-up; make up; (of actors) make up
这些是我的化妆工具。
These are my cosmetic items.
年轻妇女大多喜欢化妆。
Most young ladies like to use makeup.
她没有化妆，脸上长满了粉刺。
She wore no makeup, and her face was dotted with acne.
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Word usage
- Note"化妆" is different from "化装". 化妆" is for beautification; "化装" is for changing up.
- Separable word"化" and "妆" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
她化了妆，显得年轻多了。
With makeup, she looks much younger.
她正化着妆，突然听到有人敲门。
She suddenly heard a knock on the door when she put on her make up.
是谁帮你化的妆？
Who did the makeup for you?