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“lipstick” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinkǒu hóng

Example

这个口红有点贵。zhè ge kǒu hóng yóu diǎn guì

This lipstick is a little expensive.

Illustration for 口红 (lipstick)

How to say “lipstick” in Chinese

“Lipstick” in Chinese is 口红 (kǒu hóng).

A cosmetic for changing the color of the lips and completing a makeup look.

Full entry for 口红: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 口红

出门前她会涂口红。chū mén qián tā huì tú kǒu hóng

Before going out, she applies lipstick.

Tips for using 口红

  • The measure word 支 (zhī, "measure word for slender items") is useful in shops and daily conversation because 一支 (yì zhī, "one slender item") identifies one item of this cosmetic.

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