化装

化裝

huàzhuāng

verb #11,146

Meanings

1 to put on makeup (for actors)
2 to disguise oneself

Characters

to change; to transform

to dress up; attire

Examples

HSK 6

他化装成老人混了进去。

Tā huàzhuāng chéng lǎorén hùn le jìnqù.

He disguised himself as an old man and snuck in.

HSK 7-9

演员正在后台化装。

Yǎnyuán zhèngzài hòutái huàzhuāng.

The actors are putting on makeup backstage.

Tips

mistakes

化装 vs 化妆: 化装 emphasizes theatrical/disguise makeup, while 化妆 is everyday cosmetic makeup. 化装舞会 = masquerade ball.

Stroke Order

化 huà

装 zhuāng