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Definition
To dress up or make oneself look pretty, such as by putting on makeup or wearing nice clothes.
colloquialclothingdaily actions
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the active process of improving one's appearance, such as applying makeup or styling hair. It carries a slightly playful or informal tone, often used when someone spends a significant amount of time preparing to go out. While it can imply vanity, it is also frequently used in a neutral or positive sense to describe self-care or preparation for special occasions.
Examples
You put so much effort into dressing up today, are you going on a date?
Related words
Common phrases
likes to dress up
preoccupied with dressing up
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe someone who is already naturally beautiful, as it strictly refers to the act of grooming or styling rather than the state of being attractive.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
