bou2 zong1補妝补妆
Jyutpingbou2 zong1
Yalebóu jōng
Definition
To touch up makeup.
colloquialdaily actionsclothing
How it's used
Refers specifically to the act of touching up or refreshing existing makeup rather than applying it from scratch. It is often used when someone notices their foundation or lipstick has faded or smudged throughout the day. The term implies a quick, functional action performed in a restroom or at a vanity mirror.
Examples
Your makeup is melting a bit, go to the restroom and fix it.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 化妝, which refers to the initial process of putting on makeup. Using 補妝 to describe the first time someone applies makeup in the morning sounds unnatural.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
