撒
sǎ, sā
Description
"撒"读sǎ的时候，意思是把东西散开、洒出来，比如撒盐、撒种子。
When "撒" is pronounced sǎ, it means to scatter or sprinkle things, such as 撒盐 (sprinkle salt) or 撒种子 (scatter seeds).
读sā的时候，常用在"撒手""撒谎"等词里，表示放开或做某个动作。
When pronounced sā, "撒" is often used in words like "撒手" (let go) and "撒谎" (tell a lie), indicating releasing or performing an action.
Meanings
撒sǎ
to scatter, sprinkle, spread out
她在菜上撒了一点盐。
She sprinkled a little salt on the vegetables.
撒sā
to let go of, release
快撒手，别抓着我！
Let go quickly, don't hold me!
撒谎sāhuǎng
to tell a lie
你不要对我撒谎。
Don't lie to me.
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Notes
- Pronunciation
撒 has two readings — sǎ (scatter/sprinkle) and sā (let go, as in 撒手/撒谎).
- Nuance
撒 sǎ often overlaps with 洒 (spill liquid), but 撒 covers scattering solids too.
In videos
“我要把它撒进汤池里”
“撒在上面我把洋葱撒在上面”
“在我这里撒了出去就可以了”
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