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

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.

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?

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).

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