洒 meaning and stroke order
To sprinkle; to spray; to spill
How to write 洒, stroke by stroke
9 strokes in order. Each box adds the next stroke in red. Write top to bottom and left to right, and finish enclosing strokes last.
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Meaning of 洒
Definitions from CC-CEDICT, grouped by pronunciation.
- to sprinkle
- to spray
- to spill
- to shed
How 洒 is built
Phono-semantic (sound + meaning) character. Water.
氵 gives the meaning and 西 hints at the sound.
Radical: 氵 (water), shared by 467 characters on this site.
How to remember 洒
洒 (sǎ) has the water radical 氵 on the left, which gives the meaning, and 西 (xī) on the right, which gives the sound. Picture water drops scattering out toward the west as you sprinkle them.
洒 describes liquid or small things being sprinkled, spilled, or scattered, and it also appears in 潇洒 (xiāosǎ), which describes a free and easy style. Example: 他把水洒在地上了。(Tā bǎ shuǐ sǎ zài dì shang le.) He spilled water on the floor.
Common mistake: Learners often confuse 洒 (sǎ) with 酒 (jiǔ, alcohol), because both have 氵 on the left. 酒 has 酉 on the right, with an extra horizontal stroke inside, while 洒 has 西.
Common words with 洒
Ordered by HSK level, then by how often they appear in everyday Chinese.
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning | Level |
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| 潇洒 | xiāosǎ | confident and at ease; free and easy | HSK 7-9 |
| 喷洒 | pēnsǎ | to spray; to sprinkle |
洒 in example sentences
Real sentences from the Tatoeba project, with pinyin and English.
Questions about 洒
How many strokes are in 洒?
洒 is written with 9 strokes. The diagrams on this page number every stroke in the order it is written, with the new stroke shown in red.
What does 洒 mean?
洒 (sǎ) means to sprinkle; to spray; to spill. A common word with it is 潇洒 (xiāosǎ), meaning "confident and at ease; free and easy".
How do you pronounce 洒?
洒 is pronounced sǎ, in the third tone (dipping).
What is the radical of 洒?
The radical of 洒 is 氵, which carries the idea of "water". Dictionaries list 洒 under this radical.
What is the traditional form of 洒?
The traditional form of 洒 is 灑. Traditional characters are used in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau; 洒 is the simplified form used in mainland China and Singapore.
Is 洒 on the HSK exam?
Yes. 洒 is part of the HSK 5 character list in the HSK 3.0 standard.
What is the difference between 洒 and 撒?
洒 (sǎ) is mainly used for liquids, like sprinkling water. 撒 (sǎ) is used for scattering solids, like salt or seeds. You might see 洒 used for things such as sunlight 阳光洒下来, but for salt you should write 撒盐.
Does 潇洒 have anything to do with water?
Not in modern use. 潇洒 (xiāosǎ) describes a person who is relaxed, natural, and stylish. For example, 他活得很潇洒 means he lives a free and easy life.