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The word "捯饬" is formed by combining the character "捯", meaning to sort out or handle, with "饬", meaning to put in order or decorate; their semantic merger results in a verb meaning to tidy up or dress up, specifically referring to grooming or arranging one's appearance.

Word Definition - 捯饬

dáo chi (coll.) to doll up; to spruce up; to zhoosh up

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