saa2灑洒
Jyutpingsaa2
Yalesá
Definition
To sprinkle or spray water.
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How it's used
While often associated with industrial or garden sprinklers, this character primarily functions as a verb meaning to scatter or sprinkle liquid. It is frequently used in compound words like 灑水車 for street cleaning vehicles. Unlike pouring, it implies a light, distributed application of water.
Examples
The garden has a sprinkler installed.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 潑, which implies splashing a large amount of liquid forcefully. Use 灑 for gentle, distributed droplets and 潑 for a sudden, heavy splash.
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