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抹 (mǒ): to smear; to wipe; to erase; classifier for wisps of cloud, light-beams etc

Stroke Order & Writing

HSK 7verb, classifier

Character info

Pinyin
Meaning
to smear; to wipe; to erase; classifier for wisps of cloud, light-beams etc
Characters
1
Part of speech
verb, classifier
HSK level
HSK 7
Strokes
8
Radical
扌
Structure
左右结构

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • to smear
  • to wipe
  • to erase
  • classifier for wisps of cloud

Chinese explanation

  • 用工具或手把东西涂在别的物体上,使附着一层
  • 擦、揩,用手或布轻轻擦过物体表面
  • 勾掉、去掉,把不必要的东西除去。

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8 strokes

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Example sentences

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After washing her face every morning, she applies a thin layer of sunscreen to her face.

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The bread was toasted, and Mom spread a layer of butter on its surface, filling the air with a rich aroma.

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He accidentally smeared ink on his newly bought shirt and was so anxious he didn't know what to do.

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The child scribbled randomly on the wall, turning the snowy white wall into a colorful mess.

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When painting, he likes to smear the paint with his fingers to create a soft gradient effect.

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