Chinese

yóuqī
Meaning: paint; oil paint; to paint
Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

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Handwriting

油
漆

Example sentences

The paint on the wall hasn't dried yet.
他在牆上塗滿了油漆。
他在墙上涂满了油漆。
He painted the wall full of paint.
由於牆壁潮溼,外層的油漆已經開始脫落了。
由于墙壁潮湿,外层的油漆已经开始脱落了。
Due to the dampness of the walls, the outer layer of paint has already begun to peel off.
公園的欄杆需要重新油漆。
公园的栏杆需要重新油漆。
The park's railings need to be repainted.

Usage Notes

Refers to both the substance and the act of painting.

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