"doodling" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 涂鸦

Definition

在想别的事情或无聊时，随手画简单的图案或线条。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

通常是非正式用语，多在学校或会议中出现。和“画画”不同，强调随意、无意识的小画或线条。既可作动名词，也可表示动作本身。

Examples

He was doodling in his notebook during class.

上课时他在笔记本上**涂鸦**。

Sometimes doodling helps me think.

有时候，**涂鸦**能帮助我思考。

She enjoys doodling flowers and hearts.

她喜欢**涂鸦**花朵和心形。

I caught myself doodling all over the meeting agenda.

我发现自己已经把会议议程**涂鸦**满了。

His doodling is actually pretty creative if you look closely.

如果你仔细看，他的**涂鸦**其实很有创意。

She wasn't paying attention—just doodling in the margins.

她根本没在听，只是在页边**涂鸦**。