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卸妝

简卸妆 · 繁卸妝

Mandarin · pinyin xiè zhuāng

to remove makeup
(old) to take off formal dress and ornaments

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卸: xiè · lay down; retire from office
妝: Look up this written character
妆: zhuāng · to adorn oneself, dress up, use make-up

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4–1 · xie4 zhuang1

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se3 zong1

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verb

to remove one's makeup
(archaic) to take off one's formal attire and ornaments

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