Definitions

(verb) to scatter; to sprinkle
(verb) to let go; to let loose; to cast

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. represents the meaning and represents the sound.

About

The character 撒 is a phono-semantic compound. Its left side features the hand radical 扌 (shǒu), indicating a manual action, while the right component 散 (sàn) provides the pronunciation and the core meaning of scattering or dispersing. This combination forms a verb for the physical act of throwing, spilling, or casting items like seeds or water. It also conveys the sense of releasing one's grip or letting go, implying a sudden loss of control or an intentional act of setting something free.

Example Sentences Hide

妹妹在娇。

Mèimei zài sājiāo.

Younger sister is acting coquettishly.

他经常谎。

Tā jīngcháng sāhuǎng.

He often lies.

园丁水浇花。

Yuándīng sǎ shuǐ jiāo huā.

The gardener sprinkles water to water the flowers.

厨师在菜上盐。

Chúshī zài cài shàng sǎ yán.

The chef sprinkles salt on the dish.

腿就跑走了。

Tā sātuǐ jiù pǎo zǒu le.

He ran away immediately.

播种机在田里播。

Bòzhǒngjī zài tián lǐ sǎbō.

The seeder is scattering in the field.

娇地请求妈妈同意。

Tā sājiāo de qǐngqiú māma tóngyì.

She coquettishly asked for her mother's agreement.

农民在广阔的田野上种子。

Nóngmín zài guǎngkuò de tiányě shàng sǎ zhǒngzi.

Farmers sow seeds on the vast field.