涂抹

tú mǒ

HSK 2.0 Level 6 Rare

Definitions

1. to paint
2. to smear
3. to apply (makeup etc)
4. to doodle
5. to erase
6. to obliterate

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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擦

cā

to rub; to scratch

擦 means to wipe off or erase, while 涂抹 can mean to apply on

Related words

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化妆

huà zhuāng

to put on makeup

涂抹 can refer to applying makeup

Synonyms

2 items

涂

tú

to apply (paint etc)

both can mean to apply or smear, but 涂抹 often implies more deliberate or decorative application

抹

mǒ

to smear

both involve spreading or wiping, 涂抹 combines the actions

Usage notes

Collocations

涂抹 is often used with 化妆品 (cosmetics) or 颜料 (paint), but rarely with solid objects.

Example Sentences

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她在脸上涂抹化妆品。

She applies cosmetics on her face.

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Words Containing 涂抹

涂抹酱

tú mǒ jiàng

spread (for putting on bread etc)

Child Words of 涂抹

涂

tú