English–Chinese
“embellish” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinměi huà
Example
他把简历美化了。tā bǎ jiǎn lì měi huà le
He embellished his resume.
How to say “embellish” in Chinese
“Embellish” in Chinese is 美化 (měi huà).
An attractive outer picture is created by polishing strengths and keeping weaknesses out of view.
Example sentences with 美化
记者不应美化报道，应该如实报道事实。jì zhě bù yīng měi huà bào dào yīng gāi rú shí bào dào shì shí
A journalist should not embellish reports; they should report the facts truthfully.
Tips for using 美化
- In conversation, this verb can suggest that a résumé, biography, or account leaves out awkward details, so it often carries a note of doubt rather than simple praise.