gōu​liǎn

to paint the face

勾脸 勾臉 gōu//liǎn
to paint the face
to apply elaborate stage makeup or paint a facial mask, specifically for certain roles like the clown or hero in traditional Chinese opera
painted mask
the colorful facial patterns or painted masks worn by actors in traditional Chinese opera

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