妆
put on makeup; adornment; dowry
Meanings
3 senses · 9 examplesverb
apply makeup; dress up
Can refer to both facial makeup and overall grooming
She does her hair and makeup every morning before going out.
The bride is getting ready in the dressing room.
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Actors in period dramas need a long time to do their makeup and costumes.
noun
ornamentation; makeup
Refers to decorative styling for women, often including clothing and accessories
Ancient brides wore red wedding outfits as part of their red adornment.
She quickly removed her stage makeup after the performance ended.
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Stage makeup is more dramatic than everyday makeup.
noun
dowry; wedding trousseau
formalFormal and traditional term for the property a bride brings to her marriage
Dowries for wealthy ancient brides were often very lavish.
The bride's family hired a special team to deliver the wedding dowry.
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This jewelry box is the dowry that my grandmother passed down to my mother.