seductive makeup; charming appearance
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Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesverb
to dress up seductively; to adorn oneself alluringly
literaryLiterary term describing the act of dressing up in a seductive or coquettish manner. Often carries a slightly negative or cautionary connotation in classical texts.
Gǔ古
dài代
yǒu有
xiē些
nǚ女
zǐ子
wèi为
le了
tǎo讨
hǎo好
jūn君
wáng王
，
kè刻
yì意
yě冶
róng容
。
In ancient times, some women deliberately adorned themselves seductively to please the king.
Tā她
měi每
rì日
yě冶
róng容
chū出
yóu游
，
yǐn引
de得
lù路
rén人
fēn纷
fēn纷
cè侧
mù目
。
She dressed up alluringly and went out every day, causing passersby to stare.
noun
seductive appearance; alluring looks; coquettish countenance
literaryRefers specifically to a woman's physical appearance when it is seductive or excessively adorned. Often used in classical literature.
Gǔ古
shī诗
zhōng中
cháng常
yòng用
yě冶
róng容
lái来
xíng形
róng容
jué绝
shì世
měi美
nǚ女
。
Ancient poems often used 'seductive appearance' to describe peerless beauties.
Tā她
de的
yě冶
róng容
ràng让
zài在
chǎng场
de的
suǒ所
yǒu有
rén人
dōu都
bǐng屏
zhù住
le了
hū呼
xī吸
。
Her alluring looks made everyone present hold their breath.
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Zhè这
wèi位
wǔ舞
zhě者
bù不
jǐn仅
wǔ舞
zī姿
yōu优
měi美
，
ér而
qiě且
yě冶
róng容
chū出
zhòng众
。
This dancer not only has graceful dance moves but also an outstanding seductive appearance.