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撒 is a phono-semantic compound consisting of the hand radical 扌 (shǒu) on the left and the sound component 散 (sàn) on the right. The hand radical indicates that the character describes a manual action, anchoring the abstract notion of 'scattering' in a physical gesture. Thus, 撒 means to scatter, cast, throw, or sprinkle small items such as seeds, powder, or droplets over a surface or area. The character also extends to the act of letting go, releasing one's grip, or throwing off restraints, often highlighting either an intentional, controlled release or a sudden, involuntary loss of control.
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妹妹在撒娇。
他经常撒谎。
园丁撒水浇花。
厨师在菜上撒盐。
他撒腿就跑走了。
播种机在田里撒播。
她撒娇地请求妈妈同意。
农民在广阔的田野上撒种子。
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