打底

MEANING

1. 壹动verb

   to lay a foundation (also fig.)

   • nǐxūyàodǎdǐcáinénghuàhǎo.

     你需要打底才能画好。🔊

     You need to apply a base coat before you can paint well.

2. 貳动verb

   to make a first sketch

   • wǒxiāndǎdǐ,nǐzàishàngsè.

     我先打底，你再上色。🔊

     I'll sketch the foundation first, and then you can apply the colors.

3. 參动verb

   to eat sth before drinking

   • hējiǔqiányàodǎdǐ.

     喝酒前要打底。🔊

     You need to eat something to line your stomach before drinking alcohol.

4. 肆动verb

   to apply an undercoat

   • zhèmiànqiángxūyàodǎdǐ.

     这面墙需要打底。🔊

     This wall needs to be primed.