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The character 洒 is a phono-semantic compound primarily meaning to sprinkle, spray, or spill liquid. It combines the water radical 氵 on the left with the phonetic component 西 (xī) on the right. Its traditional form, 灑, uses the same water radical but pairs it with the phonetic element 麗 (lì), reflecting a distinct structural origin before character variants were standardized. Originally focused on the physical dispersal of liquids, its meaning later extended to describe a person's free and easy demeanor, often seen in compounds conveying natural grace or a relaxed attitude toward life.
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他在花园里洒水。
小朋友不小心洒了牛奶。
我早上给植物洒水。
他的性格很洒脱。
工人正在喷洒农药。
阳光洒在湖面上，闪闪发光。
她洒泪告别了家乡，去远方追求梦想。
这位艺术家用色彩潇洒地洒在画布上，创造出一幅杰作。