# 涂抹 (túmǒ)

In Mandarin Chinese, 涂抹 (túmǒ) means “to smear; to apply (makeup)”. It was previously included at level 6 of the HSK 2.0 exam.

- Meaning: to smear; to apply (makeup)
- Pinyin: túmǒ (tu2 mo3)
- Traditional: 塗抹
- Not in HSK 3.0
- HSK 2.0 · Level 6

## Examples

- 出门前要涂抹防晒霜。
  Chūmén qián yào túmǒ fángshàishuāng.
  Apply sunscreen before going out.

## Characters

- [涂](https://hanziro.com/word/tu-apply/) (tú): to apply (paint, cream); to smear
- [抹](https://hanziro.com/word/mo-apply/) (mǒ): to apply; to smear

https://hanziro.com/word/tu-mo-smear/

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