浓妆艳抹 濃妝艷抹 nóng zhuāng yàn mǒ to apply makeup conspicuously (idiom) / dressed to the nines and wearing makeup syn 穿衣 chuān yī to put on clothes / to get dressed syn 穿衣服 chuān yī fu to get dressed / to put on clothes 穿戴 chuān dài to dress / to be dressed / clothing / apparel syn 花枝招展 huā zhī zhāo zhǎn lit. lovely scene of blossoming plants swaying in the breeze (idiom) / fig. gorgeously dressed (woman) syn 衣冠禽兽 衣冠禽獸 yī guān qín shòu lit. dressed up animal (idiom) / fig. immoral and despicable person syn 靼 dá (phonetic) / dressed leather 衣冠楚楚 yī guān chǔ chǔ immaculately dressed / well-groomed / dapper syn 布衣韦带 布衣韋帶 bù yī wéi dài in hemp cloth and with a leather belt / poorly dressed 西装革履 西裝革履 xī zhuāng gé lǚ dressed in Western-style clothes / impeccably attired syn 老来俏 老來俏 lǎo lái qiào old person who dresses up as teenager / mutton dressed as lamb 着衣 著衣 zhuó yī to get dressed 槟榔西施 檳榔西施 bīng lang xī shī (Tw) betel nut beauty: a skimpily-dressed, attractive girl who sells betel nut from a glass-walled roadside booth 黑白无常 黑白無常 hēi bái wú cháng (Chinese folk religion) Heibai Wuchang: two deities, one dressed in black and the other in white, responsible for escorting the spirits of the dead to the underworld 彩衣娱亲 cǎi yī yú qīn (idiom) To show filial devotion to one’s parents. The expression alludes to Lao Laizi, who dressed as a child to entertain them. 惨绿少年 cǎn lǜ shào nián (idiom) Originally, it referred to a young man dressed in light green / by extension, it denotes a stylish young man attentive to his appearance. 钗荆裙布 chāi jīng qún bù (idiom) To describe a woman dressed plainly, with a thorn branch as a hairpin and a coarse cloth skirt. By extension, it may suggest poverty. 短衣匹马 duǎn yī pǐ mǎ (idiom) Describes the vigorous and valiant bearing of a soldier dressed in a short uniform and riding a horse. 花花太岁 huā huā tài suì (idiom) A wealthy or well-connected idler, fashionably dressed and devoted to pleasure, who often abuses his power. 荆钗布裙 jīng chāi bù qún (idiom) A thorn branch used as a hairpin and a coarse-cloth skirt. Describes a woman dressed very simply. 浓妆艳裹 nóng zhuāng yàn guǒ (idiom) Describes a woman wearing heavy makeup and brightly, elaborately dressed. 深厉浅揭 shēn lì qiǎn qì (idiom) In shallow water one can lift one’s clothes, but in deep water that is useless and one must enter fully dressed. 衣衫蓝缕 衣衫藍縷 yī shān lán lǚ (idiom) To be dressed in tattered, worn-out clothes, indicating poverty. 衣香鬓影 衣香鬢影 yī xiāng bìn yǐng (idiom) Describes women dressed and adorned with great elegance, especially in crowded settings. It can also refer metonymically to women themselves. 赭衣塞路 zhě yī sa4i1 lù (idiom) People dressed in prisoners' uniforms fill the roads. It describes a society with widespread crime and unstable social order. 珠围翠绕 zhū wéi cuì rào (idiom) Describes a woman adorned with jewelry and dressed magnificently. It can also refer to a wealthy household surrounded by many female attendants. 一齐二整 一齊二整 yī qí èr zhěng (idiom) It describes someone dressed neatly and properly. 子夏悬鹑 子夏懸鶉 zǐ xià xuán chún (idiom) Describes a person who is poor and dressed in rags, yet remains proud, independent, and content with an honest life despite poverty. 山复整妆 shān fù zhěng zhuāng (idiom) Under the bright moon, the mountains are illuminated and appear more beautiful, as though they had dressed themselves anew. 施绯拖绿 shī fēi tuō lǜ (idiom) To be dressed in a disheveled and mismatched manner. 昃食宵衣 zè shí xiāo yī (idiom) To eat dinner only after nightfall and rise before dawn to get dressed. Describes someone devoted to government affairs. 木猴而冠 mù hóu ér guàn (idiom) A monkey dressed and crowned like a human has only the appearance of dignity, without the corresponding ability. 浓妆艳饰 nóng zhuāng yàn shì (idiom) Describes a woman dressed up and made up in an extremely bright and showy manner. It is close in meaning to “to wear heavy, elaborate makeup.” 浓装艳抹 nóng zhuāng yàn mò (idiom) Describes a woman dressed and made up in an extremely striking and glamorous way. 炫服靓妆 xuàn fú jìng zhāng (idiom) Describes exceptionally bright and ornate clothing and adornment. It can also refer to a person dressed and made up in this way. 珠围翠拥 珠圍翠擁 zhū wéi cuì yōng (idiom) Refers to sumptuous furnishings or adornments. It can also describe a richly dressed or affluent person. 珠翠罗绮 珠翠羅綺 zhū cuì luó qǐ (idiom) Pearls, jade, and fine silk fabrics / refers to women’s luxurious adornments or to women dressed in finery. 白衣送酒 bái yī sòng jiǔ (idiom) A person dressed in white comes to bring wine. 盛服先生 shèng féi xiān shēng (idiom) It refers to a scholar wearing a Confucian cap and robes, dressed in a neat and proper manner. 红妆素裹 hóng zhuāng sù guǒ (idiom) Describes a woman dressed in vivid and elegant colors, while also suggesting a pale and refined appearance. 红装素裹 紅裝素裹 hóng zhuāng sù guǒ (idiom) Refers to a woman dressed with elegant simplicity. It also describes the contrast, after snowfall on a clear day, between the red sun and the white snow. 红飞翠舞 紅飛翠舞 hóng fēi cuì wǔ (idiom) Describes a lively scene in which women dressed in brightly colored clothes are enjoying themselves and having fun. 纨袴子弟 wán kǔ zǐ dì (idiom) Originally, the term referred to the sons of wealthy and powerful families who dressed lavishly and led frivolous lives. 纨裦子弟 wán kǔ zǐ dì (idiom) Originally, the term referred to the sons of wealthy and powerful families who dressed lavishly and led frivolous lives. 羽衣蹁跹 羽衣蹁躚 yǔ yī piān xiān (idiom) Describes the light, graceful bearing of someone dressed in feathered robes, especially a Taoist or immortal. It can also describe an elegant dance. 芒屩布衣 máng juē bù yī (idiom) To wear straw sandals and coarse cloth clothing / to be dressed simply and plainly. 花林粉阵 huā lín fěn zhèn (idiom) In former times, it referred to a group of women dressed in striking, ornate clothing. 花枝招颤 huā zhī zhāo chàn (idiom) It describes a woman dressed and made up in a very bright and glamorous way. It is a variant of 花枝招展. 花枝招颭 huā zhī zhāo zhǎn (idiom) Describes someone dressed in a very bright and eye-catching manner. It has the same meaning as “花枝招展”. 花枝招飍 huā zhī zhāo zhǎn (idiom) Describes someone, usually a woman, dressed in a very colorful and strikingly elegant way. It is equivalent to 花枝招展. 花枝招飐 huā zhī zhāo zhǎn (idiom) It describes a woman dressed in a very bright and elegant way, or a particularly graceful and beautiful scene. 荆钗布袄 jīng chāi bù ǎo (idiom) Describes a woman dressed very simply and poorly, with a twig hairpin and coarse cloth clothing. 衣不及带 衣不及帶 yì bù jí dài (idiom) To have no time to fasten one’s belt while getting dressed. It describes such haste that one’s clothes remain disordered. 衣冠沐猴 yī guān mù hóu (idiom) A monkey dressed and capped is still not a real human being. 衣冠济楚 衣冠濟楚 yī guān jì chǔ (idiom) A person is dressed very neatly and elegantly. It describes someone whose clothing and appearance are well presented. 衣冠济济 衣冠濟濟 yī guān jǐ jǐ (idiom) To be dressed in a very neat and solemn manner. 衣冠齐楚 衣冠齊楚 yī guān qí chǔ (idiom) A person’s clothing and appearance are neat, orderly, and elegant. It describes someone who is well dressed. 衣妆楚楚 yī zhuāng chǔ chǔ (idiom) A person’s clothing and appearance are clean, neat, and elegant. It describes someone who is well dressed. 被绣昼行 pī xiù zhòu xíng (idiom) To go out in broad daylight dressed in splendid clothes. To show off one's wealth or social position before others. 裙布荆钗 qún bù jīng chāi (idiom) To wear a cloth skirt and use a thorn branch as a hairpin. A metaphor for a poor and plainly dressed woman. 裙布钗荆 qún bù chāi jīng (idiom) Describes a woman dressed simply and poorly, in plain, unadorned clothes. 裾马襟牛 裾馬襟牛 jū mǎ jīn niú (idiom) To resemble horses and oxen dressed in human clothes. It metaphorically describes a person who is unintelligent and ignorant. 襟裾马牛 襟裾馬牛 jīn jú mǎ niú (idiom) To compare an ignorant, unintelligent person to an animal dressed in human clothes. It is an insulting expression. 金头银面 jīn tóu yín miàn (idiom) Describes someone adorned with gold and silver and dressed in highly ornate, elegant fashion. 金漆饭桶 金漆飯桶 jīn qī fàn tǒng (idiom) Refers to a person dressed in luxury but lacking talent and virtue. 金漆马桶 金漆馬桶 jīn qī mǎ tǒng (idiom) Refers to a person who is splendidly dressed but devoid of virtue and ability. 锦衣玉带 錦衣玉帶 jǐn yī yù dài (idiom) Describes a wealthy and high-ranking person dressed in splendid clothes. The expression emphasizes an appearance of status and affluence. 靓妆炫服 jìng zhāng xuàn fú (idiom) It describes extremely brilliant and sumptuous makeup, adornment, and clothing. It can also refer to a person dressed in such a dazzling manner. 靓妆艳服 jìng zhāng yàn fú (idiom) Describes exceptionally gorgeous dress and adornment. It can also refer to a person dressed in a highly ornate and dazzling manner. 鹑衣鹄面 chún yī hú miàn (idiom) Describes a person dressed in rags, with a gaunt face, living in poverty and a wretched condition. 