洒
sprinkle; spill; scatter
Meanings
4 senses · 12 examplesverb
to sprinkle; to spritz
Commonly used for wetting floors, applying liquid evenly, or scattering small items.
Sprinkle some water before sweeping the floor.
Mom will sprinkle an appropriate amount of water on the flower pots.
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The waiter sprayed disinfectant on the dining table.
Don't spill wine on your clothes.
People scattered flower petals to bless the newlyweds at the wedding.
verb
to be scattered; to spill
Describes items that fall apart naturally or accidentally.
Pick up the grain that spilled on the floor.
Rainwater left water marks on the window after falling.
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Flour accidentally spilled onto the kitchen countertop.
Sunlight scattered across the lake and glistened.
Scraps of paper were scattered all over the floor.
noun
last name Sa
A relatively rare Chinese surname.
Mr. Sa is a new colleague at our company.
The surname Sa originated from the State of Wei during the Spring and Autumn Period.
verb
archaic: to wash
archaicThis is an archaic usage that is no longer used in modern Chinese.