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化装
huàzhuāng
Description
化装的意思是把自己打扮成别人，或者演戏的时候画上妆、换上衣服。
"化装" means to dress up as someone else, or to put on makeup and change clothes when acting.
很多人会在晚会上化装成动物或者名人。
Many people "化装" as animals or celebrities at parties.
Meanings
化装huàzhuāng
to disguise oneself; to dress up as another
他化装成老人，没人认出他。
He disguised himself as an old man, and no one recognized him.
化装huàzhuāng
to apply stage makeup and costume (for a performance)
演员上台前要先化装。
Actors must put on makeup before going on stage.
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Notes
- Etymology
化 (transform) + 装 (dress/attire), literally to change one's appearance.
- Nuance
化装 means disguise or stage makeup; 化妆 (same sound) means everyday cosmetics.
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