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打扮
dǎban
to decorate
HSK 5, v, 12 strokes, rank #2460, Hard
打扮
dǎban
to dress
HSK 5, v, 12 strokes, rank #2460, Hard
打扮
dǎban
to make up
HSK 5, v, 12 strokes, rank #2460, Hard
打扮
dǎban
to adorn
HSK 5, v, 12 strokes, rank #2460, Hard
打扮
dǎban
manner of dressing
HSK 5, v, 12 strokes, rank #2460, Hard
打扮
dǎban
style of dress
HSK 5, v, 12 strokes, rank #2460, Hard
dǎban(da3ban5)da ban T3
1to decorate
2to dress
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March 24, 2026
打扮dǎban(da3ban5)
The verb '打扮' (dǎbàn) refers to the act of dressing up or adorning oneself, often for a special occasion. It can imply putting on makeup or choosing a specific style of clothing to enhance one's appearance. This term is commonly used in contexts where individuals want to express their personal style or prepare for events.
Strokes12Frequency#2460DifficultyHard
Cultural note
In Chinese culture, personal appearance is often emphasized during festivals and celebrations, where dressing up plays a significant role. For instance, during the Lunar New Year, people commonly '打扮' in new clothes to signify good luck.
Memory tip
Think of '打' (dǎ) as a hand striking a pose, representing the action of dressing, and '扮' (bàn) as a fancy costume. Imagine someone striking a pose in a beautiful outfit, saying 'I’m dressed up!' This visual helps remember both the meaning and pronunciation.
Meanings of 打扮
dǎban(da3ban5)
1to decorate
2to dress
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About 打扮
打扮Simplified
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#2460Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L4HSK 3.0L5IntermediateTOCFLL5HSKKL3CEFRB2
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Quick Contrast
打扮 (dǎban) vs 装扮 (zhuāngbàn) — use 打扮 for personal styling, while 装扮 often implies a more theatrical or costume-like dressing.
Usage Notes
'打扮' can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but is more common in everyday conversations. Common mistakes include using it too formally for casual situations, or applying it incorrectly to describe the dressing of objects instead of people. Remember that the tone is crucial: '打' is third tone and '扮' is fourth tone.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 4 word, '打扮' connects with other vocabulary related to fashion and appearance. Students should focus on the context in which it is used, such as discussing styles or occasions for dressing up, as well as learning related adjectives and nouns.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly use '打扮' to describe clothing styles without a person, such as saying '这件衣服打扮得很好' (This piece of clothing is dressed well), which is incorrect. The correct usage would be to refer to a person, e.g., '她的打扮很时尚' (Her dress style is very fashionable).
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The verb '打扮' (dǎbàn) refers to the act of dressing up or adorning oneself, often for a special occasion. It can imply putting on makeup or choosing a specific style of clothing to enhance one's appearance. This term is commonly used in contexts where individuals want to express their personal style or prepare for events.
When to use 打扮
'打扮' can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but is more common in everyday conversations. Common mistakes include using it too formally for casual situations, or applying it incorrectly to describe the dressing of objects instead of people. Remember that the tone is crucial: '打' is third tone and '扮' is fourth tone.
打扮 or something close to it
打扮 (dǎban) vs 装扮 (zhuāngbàn) — use 打扮 for personal styling, while 装扮 often implies a more theatrical or costume-like dressing.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use '打扮' to describe clothing styles without a person, such as saying '这件衣服打扮得很好' (This piece of clothing is dressed well), which is incorrect. The correct usage would be to refer to a person, e.g., '她的打扮很时尚' (Her dress style is very fashionable).
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Grammar patterns of 打扮
打扮 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 6 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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趁客人还没到，我得去____一下好见人。
I must go and make myself presentable before the guests arrive.
Example sentences for 打扮 (14)
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趁客人还没到，我得去打扮一下好见人。
chèn kèrén hái méi dào， wǒ de qù dǎban yíxià hǎo jiàn rén。
I must go and make myself presentable before the guests arrive.
