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Definition
Women's makeup or cosmetics.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a traditional or heavy style of makeup, often associated with weddings or festive occasions. While it literally translates to red cosmetics, it is frequently used to describe a woman's overall appearance when she is dressed up for a formal event. It carries a slightly poetic or old-fashioned nuance compared to the common term 化妝.
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She put on makeup today to go to the wedding banquet.
Do you think her makeup looks good?
Related words
Common phrases
to put on makeup
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe everyday, subtle makeup, as it implies a more elaborate or striking look. It is not a technical term for cosmetic products themselves.
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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.
