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The character "撒" is structured from the hand radical (扌) combined with the phonetic and semantic component "散", meaning to scatter or disperse, which directly informs its core meaning of a deliberate, spreading action performed by hand. Its primary use has consistently been to describe the physical act of scattering, casting, or sprinkling material, such as sowing seeds, spreading sand, or dispersing liquid. Over time, this concrete sense expanded metaphorically into more abstract or behavioral realms, giving rise to common compound words where it implies a release from restraint or order, as in "撒野" (to act wildly) or "撒谎" (to tell a lie), which conveys the idea of casting forth falsehoods. The character’s traditional form is identical to its simplified version, retaining its illustrative composition that links manual action to the concept of spreading or releasing.
Example Sentences Hide
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。