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紅妝

简红妆 · 繁紅妝

Mandarin · pinyin hóng zhuāng

beautiful feminine attire
(fig.) young woman

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紅: hóng · red, vermillion; blush, flush
妝: Look up this written character
红: hóng · red, vermillion; blush, flush
妆: zhuāng · to adorn oneself, dress up, use make-up

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2–1 · hong2 zhuang1

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gung1 zong1

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