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淡妝濃抹

简淡妆浓抹 · 繁淡妝濃抹

Mandarin · pinyin dàn zhuāng nóng mǒ

in light or heavy makeup (idiom)

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淡: dàn · weak, watery; insipid, tasteless
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抹: mǒ · smear, apply, wipe off, erase
妆: zhuāng · to adorn oneself, dress up, use make-up
浓: nóng · thick, strong, concentrated

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4–1–2–3 · dan4 zhuang1 nong2 mo3

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daam6 zong1 nung4 mut3

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