化
妆

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The Chinese word 化妆 is formed by combining two characters: 化, which conveys the idea of transformation or change, and 妆, which refers to adornment or personal embellishment. Together, they create a compound word where the meaning emerges from the interaction of these components, specifically, the act of transforming one's appearance through the application of cosmetics or other beautifying techniques. This formation reflects a conceptual blend where the process (change) is directly linked to the domain (adornment), resulting in the integrated meaning of "to apply makeup" or "to groom oneself for enhanced appearance".

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她每天都会化妆。

Tā měitiān dōu huì huàzhuāng.

She puts on makeup every day.

化妆让她看起来更精神。

Huàzhuāng ràng tā kàn qǐlái gèng jīngshén.

Makeup makes her look more energetic.

如果时间充足，她会仔细化妆。

Rúguǒ shíjiān chōngzú, tā huì zǐxì huàzhuāng.

If there is enough time, she will apply makeup carefully.

尽管化妆需要时间，但她认为这很重要。

Jǐnguǎn huàzhuāng xūyào shíjiān, dàn tā rènwéi zhè hěn zhòngyào.

Although applying makeup takes time, she thinks it is very important.

在重要场合之前，她通常会请专业化妆师来化妆。

Zài zhòngyào chǎnghé zhīqián, tā tōngcháng huì qǐng zhuānyè huàzhuāngshī lái huàzhuāng.

Before important occasions, she usually hires a professional makeup artist to do her makeup.

Word Definition - 化妆

huà zhuāng to put on makeup

Individual Character Details

化 huā, huà
妆 zhuāng, zhuāng