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胭脂
yānzhī
Description
胭脂是一种红色的化妆品，女人常常把它抹在脸上，让脸看起来红红的、漂亮一点。
"胭脂" is a red cosmetic that women often apply to their faces to make them look rosy and prettier.
Meanings
胭脂yānzhī
rouge; red cosmetic for the cheeks
她在脸上擦了一点胭脂。
She put a little rouge on her face.
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Notes
- Etymology
originally written 燕脂, said to derive from a red plant used by the Yan region.
- Nuance
胭脂 is a classical/literary word; modern speakers usually say 腮红 for blush.
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