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美化
měihuà
Description
美化的意思是让东西看起来更漂亮，或者把事情说得比实际更好。
The meaning of 美化 is to make something look more beautiful or to describe things better than they really are.
我们常说美化环境，也可以说美化一个人的历史。
We often say 美化 the environment, and we can also say 美化 a person's history.
Meanings
美化měihuà
to beautify; to make more attractive
大家一起美化我们的教室。
Let's beautify our classroom together.
美化měihuà
to whitewash; to portray better than reality
他总是美化自己的过去。
He always embellishes his past.
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Notes
- Etymology
美 (beautiful) + 化 (-ize/-ify), a common verb-forming suffix.
- Nuance
literal sense is positive; the figurative sense often carries criticism.
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