化妆前

化妝前

huàzhuāng qián

phrase

Meanings

1 before applying makeup
2 pre-makeup

Characters

Examples

HSK 7-9

化妆前一定要做好护肤。

Huàzhuāng qián yīdìng yào zuòhǎo hùfū.

Before makeup you must do your skincare routine.

HSK 7-9

化妆前先涂防晒。

Huàzhuāng qián xiān tú fángshài.

Apply sunscreen before putting on makeup.

Tips

grammar

VERB + 前 'before V-ing' is a fixed time pattern, no 的 needed: 睡觉前 (before sleeping), 吃饭前 (before eating), 化妆前 (before doing makeup). The contrast is VERB + 后 'after V-ing'.

Stroke Order

化 huà

妆 zhuāng

前 qián