油漆 meaning and pronunciation

油漆
Simplified/traditional word

油漆 English definition

yóu qī
  • oil paints
  • lacquer
  • to paint
  • CL:层[ceng2]

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  • 油 (yóu): oil; fat; grease; petroleum; to apply tung oil, paint or varnish; oily; greasy; glib; cunning;
  • 漆 (qī): paint; lacquer; CL:道[dao4]; to paint (furniture, walls etc);