Chinese word

漆面

Pronunciation

Pinyinqī miàn

Meaning

  • nounpaint finish

Example

这把椅子的漆面有些剥落。zhè bǎ yǐ zi de qī miàn yǒu xiē bō luò

The paint finish on this chair is peeling a little.

Illustration for 漆面 (paint finish)

More examples

洗车时要小心别划伤车的漆面。xǐ chē shí yào xiǎo xīn bié huà shāng chē de qī miàn

Be careful not to scratch the car's paint finish when washing it.

Core concept

A finished coating seen and felt as the outer surface of an object.

Common phrases

  • 漆面脏了qī miàn zāng le

    dirty paint finish

  • 漆面有划痕qī miàn yǒu huà hén

    scratched paint finish

  • 漆面光亮qī miàn guāng liàng

    shiny paint finish

Similar words

表面biǎo miàn: The outside surface of an object that can be seen or touched.
漆层qī céng: A layer of paint or lacquer built up on an object's surface.
涂层tú céng: A coating applied to an object's surface for protection or appearance.
饰面shì miàn: A layer or material added to an object's surface as a decorative finish.

Definition in Chinese

指经过刷漆、喷涂等工序后形成的漆膜或涂层的表面。zhǐ jīng guò shuā qī pēn tú děng gōng xù hòu xíng chéng de qī mó huò tú céng de biǎo miàn

Word origin

漆 (qī, "lacquer or paint") + 面 (miàn, "surface") forms a noun for the surface left by painting or spraying.

Usage tips

  • English speakers may hear finish as a general style or final stage, but this Chinese noun focuses on the actual coating on the object, especially when its condition is discussed.

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