涂抹tú mǒ

HSK Level 6

Verbdaub; smear; paint

I am smearing colors on the paper.

The artist is daubing thick oil paint onto the canvas to create a strong sense of texture.

Why did you smear correction fluid on the document instead of printing a new copy?

He applies ointment on the wound to help it heal.

She did not haphazardly smear on makeup; instead, she meticulously applied her cosmetics.

To prevent corrosion, the workers carefully painted a layer of anti-rust paint onto the metal surface.

Children enjoy using brushes to daub on the walls, creating interesting patterns.