Chinese words · HSK 7–9

涂

túTraditional 塗

to apply (paint, cream); to smear

Every meaning

tú

  1. to apply (paint, cream); to smear
  2. surname Tu
  3. to cross out
  4. to scribble; to scrawl

Words with 涂

Meanings are from Mandarin The Wild’s own dictionary. Levels follow the official HSK word list (the exam’s 2025 syllabus, levels 7–9 shown together).