涂 (tú) — to apply (paint, cream, etc.), to smear, to daub; to scribble, to scrawl
Definition
涂 focuses on spreading a layer onto a surface (paint, cream, lipstick) or scribbling on paper. Compared to 擦 (wiping/rubbing on), 涂 emphasizes leaving something behind; vs 抹 (apply/erase), 涂 is more for thick, visible layers like paint or doodles.
verb
to apply (paint, cream, etc.)to smearto daubto scribbleto scrawl
Examples
- 涂。Tā zài qiáng shàng tú le yī céng yóu qī.He applied a layer of paint on the wall.
- 涂。Tā měi tiān zǎo chén dōu zài liǎn shàng tú miàn shuāng.She applies face cream on her face every morning.
- 涂。Xiǎo hái zi xǐ huan zài zhǐ shàng luàn tú.Children like to scribble on paper.
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