to paint, daub, or apply something like plaster, medicine, or makeup to a surface

a streak or trace of something, often used to describe landscape elements or subtle visual features like sunset clouds or a touch of color

to wipe away or erase; to efface

To proceed along a zigzag path or follow the bends and corners of a road

To write off, erase, or completely ignore objective facts, merits, or achievements; to blot out evidence or suppress the truth

rag for wiping or cleaning furniture, dishes, and other surfaces

to smear someone's name; to discredit or defame; to bring shame upon oneself or others

an old-fashioned undergarment covering the chest and abdomen, typically worn by women; similar to a [[肚兜|肚兜|du4 dou1]]

to blot out; to write off; to completely ignore or deny facts or achievements

to be heavily made up and gaily dressed; to wear elaborate makeup and gaudy clothes

to apply mortar or plaster to a surface, such as a wall

to apply rouge and powder; refers to a woman putting on heavy makeup

sperm whale; cachalot; a large species of whale known for its massive head and for producing ambergris, used in perfume

(idiom) describes a path that is winding and follows many curves; full of twists and turns

(colloquial) to cut one's own throat as a way to commit suicide

To apply and smooth a layer of lime, cement, or similar material onto the surface of a building; to plaster a wall or ceiling.

to feel ashamed or thin-skinned; to feel unable to say no for fear of hurting someone's feelings or damaging a relationship

traditional Chinese headband worn across the forehead, often used for warmth or as a decorative fashion accessory

To turn around or face about; to turn one's body back.

Light or heavy makeup; used to describe a woman's grooming or the natural beauty of scenery regardless of the conditions.

to weep bitterly; piteous weeping and complaining

to erase; to wipe out; to efface

To totally negate or blot out at one stroke; to dismiss or deny something completely and often rashly without a fair hearing.

A tool used for spreading plaster or mortar, such as a scraper, trowel, or putty knife

A tool used for spreading plaster or mortar; also called [[抹刀|抹刀|mo3 dao1]].

to ignore or knock off the small change on a bill and pay only the whole number

To act as a mediator or settle a dispute without regard for principles or right and wrong; to gloss things over

to apply face powder and rouge; to paint and powder one's face

to scribble or daub everywhere; to doodle or paint at random

to white out or cover over text using correction fluid

to sing in praise of the beauty of nature; to enjoy and appreciate the wind and the moon

To be able to save face or act without fear of offending others; to be able to act impartially

to blot out at one stroke; to totally negate or deny something without a hearing; to dismiss or reject a matter entirely and carelessly

jet-black or pitch-dark

to cross out or black out something written with a pen or brush

(idiom) to devour food; to eat everything up

(slang) spittle; saliva

Taiwan term for a cervical smear or Pap test

cervical smear test used to detect pre-cancerous and cancerous processes in the endocervical canal

to bring shame to oneself or others; to smear someone's reputation; to disgrace

to wipe clean; to scrub or polish

to be rebuffed or snubbed, especially when trying to please or flatter someone; to get a dusty answer

To suddenly change one's facial expression, showing anger or displeasure

to be unable to overcome one's pride or sensitivity to embarrassment or to feel forced into doing something because one is too shy to refuse

fickle or careless; (variant form) to lower one's eyelids

to wipe off or erase; to efface or expunge

To wipe one's mouth with a cloth or napkin after eating

to level; to smooth out; to make something flat or even

to drop or lower the eyelids; also used to describe being fickle or careless