灌
irrigate; pour; fill; record
Meanings
4 senses · 20 examplesverb
to irrigate; to water (plants/fields)
Specifically used for introducing water into land to help plants grow.
The farmers diverted water to irrigate the fields.
I watered the wheat field.
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This rice field needs timely irrigation.
Spring is here, and we need to start watering the garden.
The floodwater watered the crops thoroughly.
verb
to pour into; to fill; to stuff
Can refer to liquids, gases, or granular objects. Also used metaphorically for sound or abstract concepts entering a space.
He filled a bottle with hot water to take to school.
The winter wind and snow poured in through the door.
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That loud sound went straight into his ears.
Fill up the car with gas quickly; we are about to leave.
Don't stuff the kid with too much motivational talk; let him think for himself.
verb
to record (audio/video)
Short for 灌音 (recording sound) or 灌制 (mastering/pressing). Commonly refers to making records or tapes.
They went to the recording studio to make a record.
This song was recorded live on site.
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In the past, it was very difficult for musicians to make records.
I want to record this conversation.
The sound quality of this tape is excellent.
noun
a Chinese surname
Used as a family name.
Mr. Guan is the general manager of the company.
There was a famous general in history named Guan Ying.
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Do you know Ms. Guan?
The Guan family was a prominent clan during the Han Dynasty.
My neighbor's surname is Guan.