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減妝

简减妆 · 繁減妝

Mandarin · pinyin jiǎn zhuāng

makeup box (old)

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减: jiǎn · decrease, subtract, diminish
妆: zhuāng · to adorn oneself, dress up, use make-up

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3–1 · jian3 zhuang1

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