化妆品
huàzhuāngpǐn
Cosmetic · trad. 化妝品
化妆品 (huàzhuāngpǐn) refers to cosmetic products in general, including makeup, skincare, and personal care items used to enhance appearance or cleanse the body. It's a broad term for beauty products.
What does 化妆品 (huàzhuāngpǐn) mean?
化妆品 (huàzhuāngpǐn) means “cosmetic” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “transform face product.”
When to use it
Neutral and widely used. While it covers all beauty products, for specific categories you might use 彩妆 (cǎizhuāng) for 'makeup' or 护肤品 (hùfūpǐn) for 'skincare products.'
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “HWAH-jwahng-PEEN.” The first syllable is a falling tone, the second is a high-level tone, and the third is a dipping tone.
Other ways to say it
- 化妆huàzhuāngto apply makeup / makeup (the act)
- 彩妆cǎizhuāngmakeup / color cosmetics
- 护肤品hùfūpǐnskincare products
Examples
她喜欢买各种化妆品。
tā xǐhuan mǎi gèzhǒng huàzhuāngpǐn.
She likes to buy all kinds of cosmetics.
这家店只卖天然化妆品。
zhè jiā diàn zhǐ mài tiānrán huàzhuāngpǐn.
This store only sells natural cosmetics.
旅行时别忘了带上你的化妆品。
lǚxíng shí bié wàngle dàishang nǐ de huàzhuāngpǐn.
Don't forget to bring your cosmetics when traveling.
Pro tip: While 化妆品 refers to the products, 化妆 (huàzhuāng) is the verb 'to apply makeup' or can refer to 'makeup' as an act or style. For example, '她正在化妆' means 'She is applying makeup.'
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