HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
涂 — to spread
- Reading
- tú
- Meaning
- to spread; to smear; to paint
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
涂 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is tú and it means to spread; to smear; to paint. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
涂 appears in everyday chinese words such as 涂 (smear, spread, apply), 糊涂 (muddled, confused) and 一塌糊涂 (in a complete mess).
Chinese words containing 涂
Frequently asked questions
What does 涂 mean in Chinese?
涂 means to spread; to smear; to paint in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 涂 read?
涂 is read tú. Reading it inside real words — 涂 and 糊涂 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 涂 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 涂 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 涂 in a word?
A common word containing 涂 is 涂 (tú) — "smear, spread, apply". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 涂 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 涂 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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