涂脂抹粉

Traditional: 塗脂抹粉

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Dictionary entry

(idiom) to put on makeup

What does 涂脂抹粉 mean?

涂脂抹粉 (tú zhī mǒ fěn) has the following dictionary meaning.

1(idiom) to put on makeup

2(idiom) to prettify

Character breakdown

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涂túto apply (paint etc) · to smear 脂zhīfat · rouge (cosmetics)抹māto wipe 粉fěnpowder · cosmetic face powder

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涂脂抹粉

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