搽 (chá) — to apply (powder, ointment, lotion, etc.) to the skin; to spread onto the skin
Definition
搽 specifically means applying a substance (ointment, powder, lotion, foundation, sunscreen) directly onto the skin or face. Pairs with 上/在 + body-part location.
verb
to apply (powder, ointment, lotion, etc.) to the skinto spread onto the skin
Examples
- 搽。Yī shēng ràng wǒ měi tiān zài shāng kǒu shàng chá zhè zhǒng yào gāo.The doctor told me to apply this ointment to the wound every day.
- 搽。Tā huà zhuāng qián xiān zài liǎn shàng chá le yī céng fěn dǐ.Before putting on makeup, she first applied a layer of foundation to her face.
- 搽。Xǐ wán liǎn hòu bié wàng le chá fáng shài shuāng.Don't forget to apply sunscreen after washing your face.
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