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fěndǐyè jiāngjūn · 'foundation general': a screen warrior whose face stays flawless after battle
Fendiye jiangjun, the foundation-liquid general, is viewers' mocking name for a drama general who comes out of a war or a siege with spotless skin, neat hair and perfect make-up, as if he had fought in foundation. It is a complaint about idol casting and beauty filters winning over realism. The nickname is pinned on a new hero most seasons. Online viewers gave it to Xie Zheng in Pursuit of Jade, whose face and hair stayed unmarked after battle.
