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涂上
túshàng
Description
"涂上"的意思是把东西的表面盖上一层颜色、油或药。
"涂上" means to cover the surface of something with a layer of color, oil, or medicine.
比如我们可以在墙上涂上白色，也可以在面包上涂上黄油。
For example, we can 涂上 white paint on the wall or 涂上 butter on the bread.
Meanings
涂上túshàng
to apply or spread a layer onto a surface
她在脸上涂上了防晒霜。
She applied sunscreen to her face.
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Notes
- Etymology
涂 (to apply/smear) + 上 (result complement showing something ends up on a surface).
- Nuance
涂 focuses on spreading; 上 marks the successful result of covering the surface.
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