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砂
shā
Description
“砂”是很小的石头颗粒，常常在海边或者河边可以看到。
"砂" are very small stone particles, often seen by the sea or river.
这个字和“沙”意思很像，我们也说“砂子”“砂糖”。
This character is very similar in meaning to "沙", and we also say "砂子" and "砂糖".
Meanings
砂shā
sand; fine grains of stone
这些机器里有很多砂。
There is a lot of sand in these machines.
砂糖shātáng
granulated sugar
请加一点砂糖。
Please add a little sugar.
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Notes
- Nuance
砂 and 沙 both mean sand; 砂 often refers to coarser grains or industrial/material contexts.
- Etymology
石 (stone) radical marks it as a mineral/stone-related word.
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