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The word 整容 is formed by combining the character 整, meaning "to adjust" or "to put in order", with 容, meaning "appearance" or "countenance". Together, they create a compound word where 整 acts on 容, literally conveying "adjusting appearance", which specifically refers to the act of cosmetic surgery.

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她不想整容。

Tā bù xiǎng zhěngróng.

She doesn't want plastic surgery.

整容可以改变外貌。

Zhěngróng kěyǐ gǎibiàn wàimào.

Plastic surgery can change appearance.

他接受了整容手术。

Tā jiēshòu le zhěngróng shǒushù.

He underwent plastic surgery.

整容之后，她看起来更年轻了。

Zhěngróng zhīhòu, tā kàn qǐlái gèng niánqīng le.

After plastic surgery, she looks younger.

很多人通过整容来提升自信心。

Hěn duō rén tōngguò zhěngróng lái tíshēng zìxìnxīn.

Many people use plastic surgery to boost their confidence.

Word Definition - 整容

zhěng róng plastic surgery; cosmetic surgery

Individual Character Details

整 zhěng
容 róng, róng