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“paint” in Chinese

Chinese

Also油漆 (yóu qī)

Pronunciation

Pinyintú

Example

请把桌子涂成白色。qǐng bǎ zhuō zi tú chéng bái sè

Please paint the table white.

Illustration for 涂 (paint)

How to say “paint” in Chinese

“Paint” in Chinese is 涂 (tú).

Put a layer of liquid or paste onto something, whether the layer adds color, protection, or a different feel.

Full entry for 涂: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 涂

工人把管道涂上了防锈漆。gōng rén bǎ guǎn dào tú shàng le fáng xiù qī

The worker applied anti-rust paint to the pipeline.

Tips for using 涂

  • The material being used often makes the intended setting clear: cosmetics and skin-care products point to personal care, while household materials point to surface work.

Other Chinese words for “paint”

我需要买一些油漆。wǒ xū yào mǎi yì xiē yóu qī

I need to buy some paint.

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