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涂
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Description
“涂”的意思是把颜色、油或药放在东西的表面上。
"涂" means to put color, oil, or medicine on the surface of something.
孩子们喜欢在纸上乱涂，画很多东西。
Children like to scribble on paper, drawing many things.
Meanings
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to apply, spread, or smear on a surface
她在面包上涂了黄油。
She spread butter on the bread.
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to scribble or paint carelessly
弟弟在墙上乱涂。
My little brother scribbled on the wall.
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to cross out; to blot out
我把写错的字涂掉了。
I crossed out the misspelled word.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
often paired with 上/掉, e.g. 涂上 (apply on) and 涂掉 (cross out).
- Etymology
originally meant mud/mire, later extended to spreading or smearing substances.
In videos
“到这里跟齿轮接触的地方也要涂上润滑脂”
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