扮相

bànxiàng

noun #32,539

Meanings

1 stage costume / appearance (of an actor in character)
2 the look someone has when dressed up
3 get-up

Characters

to dress up; to play a role

appearance; look

Examples

HSK 2

你这身扮相能见客人吗？

Nǐ zhè shēn bànxiàng néng jiàn kèrén ma?

Can you really meet guests in that get-up?

HSK 7-9

她演贵妃的扮相非常好看。

Tā yǎn guìfēi de bànxiàng fēicháng hǎokàn.

Her costume and look as the imperial concubine is gorgeous.

Tips

culture

Originally a Beijing opera (京剧) term for an actor's full made-up appearance in role - costume, makeup, headdress. By extension, it now describes anyone's overall look once dressed up (for cosplay, weddings, photoshoots, or even a casual outfit comment).

Stroke Order

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