created sense approved 粉墨 · fěnmò · to apply makeup — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
粉墨
fěnmò
to apply makeup
To apply white face-powder and black ink, specifically for stage actors or historically for women; to dress up for a role.
粉 (literal) → 粉 · fěn · to apply powder 墨 (literal) → 墨 · mò · ink
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created sense approved 粉墨 · fěnmò · to polish writing — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
粉墨
fěnmò
to polish writing
To polish or refine a piece of writing; to carefully distinguish terms or meanings in a text.
粉 (literal) → 粉 · fěn · powder 墨 (literal) → 墨 · mò · ink
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created sense approved 粉墨 · fěnmò · hypocrisy — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
粉墨
fěnmò
hypocrisy
(literary) pretension or hypocrisy; putting on a fake appearance to deceive others.
粉 (literal) → 粉 · fěn · to apply powder 墨 (literal) → 墨 · mò · ink
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created sense approved 粉墨 · fěnmò · color — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
粉墨
fěnmò
color
(literary) beautiful colors or paints used in art.
粉 (literal) → 粉 · fěn · pink 墨 (literal) → 墨 · mò · black
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created sense approved 粉墨 · fěnmò · distinct opposites — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
粉墨
fěnmò
distinct opposites
(literary) white powder and black ink as a metaphor for things that are clearly different, often used in the context of confusing the two
粉 (literal) → 粉 · fěn · powder 墨 (literal) → 墨 · mò · ink
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