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咬唇妝

简咬唇妆 · 繁咬唇妝

Mandarin · pinyin yǎo chún zhuāng

bitten-lips look (darker lipstick applied on the inner part of the lips, and lighter on the outer part)

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咬: yǎo · bite, gnaw
唇: chún · lips
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妆: zhuāng · to adorn oneself, dress up, use make-up

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3–2–1 · yao3 chun2 zhuang1

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