敷
apply; spread; pave; sufficient
Meanings
4 senses · 20 examplesverb
to apply; to spread; to smear
Used for applying substances like cosmetics, medicine, or ointments onto a surface.
She applies powder every morning.
The doctor told me to apply medicine on the wound.
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This facial mask needs to be applied for fifteen minutes.
The nurse is applying ointment to the patient.
He spread a layer of butter on the bread.
verb
to spread out; to pave; to lay out
Used for spreading or laying out objects or materials over a surface or area.
Workers are paving the road.
They laid a carpet on the ground.
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This company is responsible for laying communication optical cables.
We need to lay a path in the garden.
Engineers are planning to lay a new pipeline system.
verb
to be sufficient; to be enough
Often used in the negative form to indicate insufficiency.
Our family's income couldn't cover expenses this month.
His salary barely covers daily expenses.
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The company's current funds are insufficient to meet the needs of expanding production.
Is this food enough for five people?
His ability is not yet sufficient for this important task.
noun
a surname
Used when referring to people with the surname Fu.
My teacher's surname is Fu.
Mr. Fu is the manager of our company.
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Do you know anyone from the Fu family?
The surname Fu is not very common in China.
Fu Lihua is a famous artist.