English–Chinese
“dress up” in Chinese
How to say “dress up” in Chinese
“Dress up” in Chinese is 打扮 (dǎ bàn).
Shapes the outside of a person into a more attractive or occasion-appropriate appearance by adding or arranging visible details.
Example sentences with 打扮
节日里大家喜欢把自己打扮成古装。jié rì lǐ dà jiā xǐ huān bǎ zì jǐ dǎ bàn chéng gǔ zhuāng
During festivals, everyone likes to dress up in period costume.
Tips for using 打扮
- The word covers more than clothing in everyday speech, so context can make makeup, hair, or accessories the main focus rather than the clothes themselves.
Other Chinese words for “dress up”
她把自己装扮得很漂亮。tā bǎ zì jǐ zhuāng bàn de hěn piào liàng
She dresses herself up beautifully.