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濃妝艷抹

简浓妆艳抹 · 繁濃妝艷抹

Mandarin · pinyin nóng zhuāng yàn mǒ

to apply makeup conspicuously (idiom)
dressed to the nines and wearing makeup

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抹: mǒ · smear, apply, wipe off, erase
浓: nóng · thick, strong, concentrated
妆: zhuāng · to adorn oneself, dress up, use make-up
艳: yàn · beautiful, sexy, voluptuous

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2–1–4–3 · nong2 zhuang1 yan4 mo3

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nung4 zong1 jim6 mut3

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