tô hoa

/tô˧˧ hwaː˧˧/
verbIntermediate to paint or color something
general

To apply color to a surface, such as a painting, drawing, or object, using brushes, paints, or other tools.

Em thường tô hoa sách vở của mình.

She often colors her notebooks.

Anh ấy tô hoa bức tranh bằng màu nước.

He painted the picture with watercolors.

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This phrase is commonly used in both artistic and casual contexts, such as coloring books or decorating objects.

Collocations

tô hoa tranhto paint a picturetô hoa sách vởto color a notebooktô hoa bằng màu nướcto paint with watercolors

Related Phrases

vẽ tranhphrase
to draw a picture
sơn nhàphrase
to paint a house

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

This phrase is often used when referring to artistic activities, such as painting or coloring.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the verb 'tô' (to color) and the noun 'hoa' (flower), though the phrase does not literally mean 'color flower.'

📝Usage Notes

The phrase is commonly used in both artistic and casual contexts, such as coloring books or decorating objects. It can also refer to the act of painting in a more general sense.

Word Breakdown

to color
verb
+
hoa
flower
noun
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