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脸谱
liǎnpǔ
Description
脸谱是中国京剧里演员脸上画的彩色图案。
脸谱 are colorful patterns painted on actors' faces in Chinese Peking Opera.
不同颜色的脸谱代表不同的性格，比如红色表示忠诚。
Different colors of 脸谱 represent different personalities, such as red indicating loyalty.
Meanings
脸谱liǎnpǔ
painted facial makeup in Chinese opera
京剧演员的脸谱很漂亮。
The Peking opera actor's face paint is very beautiful.
脸谱化liǎnpǔhuà
stereotyped, one-dimensional portrayal
这个角色太脸谱化了。
This character is too stereotyped.
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Notes
- Etymology
脸 (face) + 谱 (chart/pattern), a fixed system of patterns.
- Nuance
脸谱化 is used figuratively to criticize flat, stereotyped characters.
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