油漆
yóu qī
paint
The Chinese word for 'paint' is '油漆'. It is used in the same way as in English, referring to a colored substance which is spread over a surface to give it a new look or protective coating. For example, ‘我要用红色油漆画这个墙’ (I want to paint this wall with red paint).
Example sentences using: 油漆
我需要买一些油漆来粉刷我的房子。
Wǒ xūyào mǎi yīxiē yóuqī lái fěnshuā wǒ de fángzi.
I need to buy some paint to paint my house.
This is a daily language phrase in which a person expresses the need to buy paint to do refurbishing at home.
这个油漆的颜色真好看。
Zhège yóuqī de yánsè zhēn hǎokàn.
The color of this paint is really beautiful.
In this sentence, the speaker is appreciating the color of the paint.
这瓶油漆你打算怎么用？
Zhè píng yóuqī nǐ dǎsuàn zěnme yòng?
How do you plan to use this bottle of paint?
This is a question asking for someone's intention of using a bottle of paint.
用油漆的时候，记得开窗通风。
Yòng yóuqī de shíhòu, jìdé kāi chuāng tōngfēng.
Remember to ventilate when using paint.
This advice is given out of concern for the harmful effects that the fumes from certain types of paint can have on one's health.
油漆已经完全干了。
Yóuqī yǐjīng wánquán gānle.
The paint has completely dried.
This sentence informs that the paint has already dried completely.
这张桌子上的油漆开始剥落了。
Zhè zhāng zhuōzi shàng de yóuqī kāishǐ bōluòle.
The paint on this table has started to peel off.
This sentence describes a scenario where the paint on the table starts to peel off, often due to time or wear.
别碰那个油漆未干的地方。
Bié pèng nàgè yóuqī wèi gān de dìfāng.
Don't touch the area where the paint is not dry.
This is a reminder or warning to not touch an area that has been recently painted and isn't dry yet.
他正在用红色油漆画画。
Tā zhèngzài yòng hóngsè yóuqī huàhuà.
He's painting with red paint.
The sentence is about a person who is currently using red paint for drawing or painting.
这片墙需要更亮的油漆。
Zhè piàn qiáng xūyào gèng liàng de yóuqī.
This wall needs a brighter paint.
This is a statement that could be made during a discussion about interior decoration, suggesting a specific wall should be painted in brighter colors.
这个油漆的味道太重，我闻不了。
Zhège yóuqī de wèidao tài zhòng, wǒ wénbuliǎo.
The smell of this paint is too strong for me.
In this sentence, the person is expressing discomfort due to the strong smell of the paint.