美化

měi huà

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to make more beautiful
2. to decorate
3. embellishment

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 丑化 chǒu huà 丑化 chǒu huà to defame Opposite action of making ugly: to defame

Related words

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• 打扮 dǎ ban 打扮 dǎ ban to decorate Related to enhancing appearance: to decorate

Synonyms

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• 装饰 zhuāng shì 装饰 zhuāng shì to decorate When meaning to decorate: to decorate

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Don't confuse with 美华 (Měihuá), which can be a name or abbreviation.

Formality

Often used in written or formal contexts, e.g., 美化环境 (beautify the environment).

Example Sentences

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他们计划 美化 这个花园。

They plan to beautify this garden.

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Child Words of 美化

• 化 化 huà: to make into
• 美 美 měi: beautiful