散
sàn, sǎn
Description
"散"这个字有两个读音。读第四声sàn的时候，意思是分开、走开，比如开会以后大家就"散"了。
The character "散" has two pronunciations. When read as the fourth tone sàn, it means to separate or leave, for example, after a meeting everyone "散"s.
读第三声sǎn的时候，意思是不集中的、一片一片的，比如"散步"就是慢慢地走。
When read as the third tone sǎn, it means not concentrated or scattered, like "散步" which means to walk slowly.
Meanings
散sàn
to break up; to disperse; to scatter
电影结束了，大家都散了。
The movie ended, and everyone dispersed.
散步sàn bù
to take a walk; to stroll
晚饭后我喜欢去公园散步。
I like to take a walk in the park after dinner.
散sǎn
loose; scattered; not held together
这些纸太散了，我们把它们放好。
These papers are too scattered; let's organize them.
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Notes
- Pronunciation
散 is sàn (verb, to disperse) or sǎn (adjective, loose/scattered).
- Nuance
散 (disperse) contrasts with 聚 (gather); pair them when learning.
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