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Chinese

yānzhī
Meaning: rouge; a red cosmetic for the cheeks
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example

她在臉頰上輕輕塗了一點胭脂,氣色立刻紅潤起來。
她在脸颊上轻轻涂了一点胭脂,气色立刻红润起来。
She lightly applied a little rouge to her cheeks, and her complexion immediately looked rosy.

Usage Notes

This is a traditional term for rouge or cheek color, and it often appears in descriptions of historical dress, opera, or classical literature.

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