gōu​liǎn

to paint the face

Senses

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

勾脸/ 勾臉 gōu​liǎn painted mask

the colorful facial patterns or painted masks worn by actors in traditional Chinese opera

References

see 勾脸/勾臉 脸谱/臉譜
synonym 勾脸/勾臉 脸谱/臉譜