When it comes to the word "fat", it is not difficult for us to think of some words related to women's beauty and cosmetics, such as "grease and powder" and "grease and paint".
The former describes women as well-groomed, while the latter praises women for their delicate skin and bright eyes like paint. In these beautiful depictions, "fat" plays an important role.
The idiom sounds like it's full of classical beauty, as if you can smell the faint aroma. However, here I want to correct a small misunderstanding, the word "fat" in the idiom is actually pronounced zhī, not zhǐ.
So, what is the antonym of "fat" in balm cream?
Literally, "lipid" refers to oils, especially those used for makeup or to moisturize the skin. If you were looking for an antonym, it would probably be "dry" or "dry", because both of these words represent a lack of oil and moisture.
However, if we understand it from a broader, more cultural perspective, "fat" here represents a kind of beauty, refinement, and refinement.
Well, its antonym might be "naïve" or "natural". Because these two words represent an unpolished, authentic state.
In ancient times, women would carefully apply oil and powder for the sake of beauty. In modern society, more and more people are beginning to pursue a natural and simple beauty, without too much embellishment, showing their truest selves.
And "grease and powder", which originally referred to the act of makeup performed by women for the sake of beauty. But nowadays, the term is also often used to describe the whitewashing and disguise of someone or something in order to conceal the truth or essence.
For example, in the political world, we sometimes hear the saying that "so-and-so government is whitewashing and covering up the truth". The "grease and powder" here vividly expresses the meaning of concealment and camouflage.
Let's talk about "grease and paint". This idiom comes from ancient literature and is used to describe a woman's skin as delicate and white as solidified oil, and her eyes as bright and refreshed as black paint.
Whenever I read this idiom, I imagine the images of beautiful women in those classical novels, they are graceful and feminine, and they are heartwarming.
In our daily life, there are also many interesting examples related to "fat".
For example, we often refer to the "oil field", where the underground is rich in oil and fat, which is an indispensable and important energy source for modern society. For example, various oils and fats commonly used in cooking, such as olive oil and peanut oil, not only add flavor to food, but also are one of the sources of nutrients needed by the human body.
From ancient makeup techniques to modern energy use, from the beautiful image of a woman to the essential ingredients for cooking, the word "fat" is everywhere and is closely linked to our lives.
The "fat" in the cream fragrance represents a kind of pursuit and yearning for a better life.