oil paint; lacquer; a liquid coating made of oil, resin, and pigment used to protect or decorate surfaces

pitch-black; pitch-dark; describes a color as dark as lacquer or an environment with no light

A type of synthetic paint or lacquer characterized by being waterproof and fast-drying, often applied with a spray gun

pitch-black; very dark

lacquered leather or leather treated with a shiny chemical finish; used for making shoes and bags

objects coated with lacquer, especially decorative handicrafts made of bamboo or wood with a painted or inlaid surface

Raw lacquer filtered from the sap of the lacquer tree, used as a coating or for making paint; also called [[大漆|大漆|da4 qi1]].

clear coating made from resin and oil that forms a transparent film, used to protect surfaces while showing the original wood grain

house painter; a tradesman who applies paint to buildings, furniture, or lacquerware

An ancient painting technique using lacquer on objects such as vessels, musical instruments, or coffins

Describes a very close, inseparable relationship between lovers or a married couple; joined at the hip

The Chinese lacquer tree or varnish tree, specifically [[漆|漆|qi1]] producing varieties such as the sumac (Rhus verniciflua) whose sap is used to make natural lacquer.

the craft or work of lacquering, painting, or varnishing

The first layer of paint or coating applied to a surface before the final coat.

a metal wire coated with a thin layer of insulating enamel for use in electrical applications

red paint or red lacquer; historically used on grand gates and architecture

pitch-black all over; in total darkness

pitch-black; completely dark and without light

a traditional craft of applying multiple layers of lacquer to a metal or wood base and carving decorative patterns into the thick surface while still soft; also used to refer to the finished products

An artisan who applies lacquer, varnish, or paint to objects; lacquerer.

a traditional craft where layers of lacquer are applied to a copper or wood base and carved before drying; also called [[雕漆|雕漆|diao1 qi1]]

A sticky substance made from resin and paraffin used to seal bottles or letters; it melts when heated and hardens when cold; also called [[封蜡|封蠟|feng1 la4]]

glue and lacquer; generic term for binding materials

To cut the bark of a lacquer tree with a tool to collect the resin that flows out.

emulsion paint; a type of water-based coating made from synthetic resin, pigments, and stabilizers that is easy to apply and dries quickly

cloth coated with lacquer or paint to make it durable and moisture-resistant; linoleum

a hard, glossy coating or paint made by adding pigments to varnish; used on vehicles, tools, and buildings to provide a durable finish and prevent decay

electrical insulating lacquer or varnish used to protect and isolate components in motors and electronic circuits

A type of art made by painting on a board with lacquer mixed with materials like gold, silver, or cinnabar, then polished with water and charcoal or whetstone after drying

a type of synthetic paint made from oils, resins, and pigments that can be used directly without further mixing

(variant form) pitch-black; completely in the dark; utterly hopeless or bleak and corrupt

The phloem of the persimmon tree; or, the bitter juice extracted from crushed unripe persimmons (persimmon tannin) used as a traditional coating for tools and fabrics to prevent moisture and rot

Sticking to each other like glue and lacquer; describes deep friendship or a very close, inseparable relationship between people.

pitch-dark; jet-black; extremely dark like lacquer or ink

A type of lacquer made by heating or oxidizing raw lacquer; it is brownish-black and glossier than [[生漆|生漆|sheng1 qi1]].

jet-black or pitch-dark

A coating made of resins, pigments, and solvents used to protect and beautify wooden furniture such as cabinets and tables.

enamel; paint or varnish made by dissolving lacquer in alcohol, used on wood or metal to protect and beautify the surface

A type of synthetic insulating varnish or lacquer made from resin and organic solvents; used to protect materials from moisture and rot.

enamel; clear lacquer

To go to extremes to conceal one's identity and sacrifice one's life to repay a favor or seek revenge; literally "swallowing charcoal and lacquering one's skin."

raw lacquer or natural lacquer produced in China from the sap of the lacquer tree

raw lacquer or varnish obtained from the sap of the lacquer tree

luminous paint; a coating that glows in the dark or at night, made by adding fluorescent materials or radioactive substances to paint and used for things like clock faces and road signs

The filtered sap of the lacquer tree, used as a coating; also known as [[生漆|生漆|sheng1 qi1]].

a type of toxic plant native to western North America; poison oak

A type of lacquer produced in Fujian, processed from raw lacquer and resin varnish, or lacquerware made using this material, notably Fuzhou bodiless lacquerware

to have paint or a surface coating peel or flake off