Meanings of 美容
By ear
Play it, then pick what 美容 means.
About 美容
Podcast: 美容
Podcast: 美容
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI Study Notes for 美容
美容 (měiróng) vs 美化 (měihuà) — use 美容 when referring specifically to personal appearance enhancement, while 美化 is more about beautifying objects or environments.
美容 is often used in both formal and informal contexts, but be cautious with the tone; it can sound overly casual if used in professional discussions about aesthetics. Common collocations include '美容院' (beauty salon) and '美容师' (beautician).
While 美容 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary lists, it connects with other words related to beauty and health at similar levels, such as 美 (měi - beauty) and 健康 (jiànkāng - health). Students should pay attention to the usage of adjectives in beauty contexts.
Learners often confuse 美容 with 美化 (měi huà), which means to beautify a place or object rather than oneself. For example, saying '我想美化我的脸' (I want to beautify my face) is incorrect; the correct term is '美容我的脸'.
Pronunciation of 美容
Drill the tone of 美容 with AI-powered exercises, get instant feedback, and earn XP toward mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
Jason Explains 美容 to You
Let me explain 美容 for you
Make it yours
Jason looks at what you watch and listen to, the checkpoints you have cleared, our lessons and what you have been exploring, and explains 美容 through them.
Sign in free to make it personal. New accounts start with 300 AI credits.
How Well Do You Know 美容?
Learning Lab
Knowing 美容 is seven skills, not one.
Its meaning, its character, its pinyin, its tone — hearing it, saying it, writing it. The Learning Lab measures each one from your own practice, on every word you study, so you see what you actually know rather than how much you have done.
- MeaningFree
- CharacterFree
- PinyinFree
- TonePro
- ListeningPro
- SpeakingPro
- WritingPro
Component Characters
How to say to improve one's appearance (using cosmetics or cosmetic surgery) in Chinese
“to improve one's appearance (using cosmetics or cosmetic surgery)” in Chinese is美容
美容 (měi róng) refers to the act of enhancing or improving one's appearance, often through the use of cosmetics or cosmetic procedures. It is commonly used in contexts related to beauty treatments, skincare, and aesthetics, emphasizing the desire to appear more attractive.
When to use 美容
美容 is often used in both formal and informal contexts, but be cautious with the tone; it can sound overly casual if used in professional discussions about aesthetics. Common collocations include '美容院' (beauty salon) and '美容师' (beautician).
美容 or something close to it
美容 (měiróng) vs 美化 (měihuà) — use 美容 when referring specifically to personal appearance enhancement, while 美化 is more about beautifying objects or environments.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 美容 with 美化 (měi huà), which means to beautify a place or object rather than oneself. For example, saying '我想美化我的脸' (I want to beautify my face) is incorrect; the correct term is '美容我的脸'.
Write 美容
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 美容 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Ask Jason
Have a question about 美容?
Jason answers about this word at your level: example sentences, how it differs from similar words, and a way to remember it.
Sign in free to ask. New accounts start with 300 AI credits.
Cultural Notes for 美容
While both Western and Chinese cultures value beauty, the methods and standards of beauty can differ significantly, with Western cultures often embracing a more diverse definition of beauty compared to the more uniform ideals prevalent in China.
Frequently Asked Questions about 美容
美容 refers to the broader concept of beautifying oneself, including skincare and cosmetic surgery, while 化妆 (huàzhuāng) specifically means to apply makeup.
Jason Recommends
Not sure what to learn after 美容?
Jason picks three words from your level and explains why each one is worth your time next. It takes a free account so he knows what you already know.