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洗净铅华
xǐ​jìng​qiān​huá

to wash away makeup

Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
洗净铅华 洗淨鉛華 xǐ​jìng​qiān​huá
to wash away makeup
Literally means to wash off all facial powder and cosmetics; used to describe a person who has left behind a glamorous or flashy lifestyle for one that is simple and quiet.

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Antonym

  • 反璞归真 fǎn​pú​guī​zhēn