Facial makeup is a special art form in Chinese operas. They distinctly show the appearances of different roles as well as their dispositions and moral traits. In addition, facial makeups also serve to express praise or condemnation toward the characters. Different colors such as red, yellow, blue, white, black, purple, green, gold and silver are used for facial makeups. The main color in a facial makeup symbolizes the disposition of the character. For example, red indicates devotion, courage and uprightness, while gold and silver are usually used for gods and spirits. Facial makeups can assist the actors and actresses in expressing their feelings when they act.
臉譜（facial makeup）在中國戲曲中是一種特殊的藝術(shù)表現(xiàn)形式。它們清楚地展示了不同角色的外表，還有他們的性情（disposition）和道德品質(zhì)。臉譜也有助于表達對角色的褒貶。臉譜有不同的顏色，如紅、黃、藍、白、黑、紫、綠、金和銀。臉譜的主色象征著人物的性情。例如，紅色代表忠誠、勇氣和正直，金色和銀色通常用于神靈。臉譜可以輔助男女演員在表演中表達情感。
