溅 meaning and stroke order
To splash
How to write 溅, stroke by stroke
12 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 溅
Definitions from CC-CEDICT, grouped by pronunciation.
- to splash
How 溅 is built
Phono-semantic (sound + meaning) character. Water.
氵 gives the meaning and 贱 hints at the sound.
Radical: 氵 (water), shared by 467 characters on this site.
How to remember 溅
The water radical 氵 on the left shows the meaning, and 贱 (jiàn) on the right gives the sound. Picture water droplets flying off in all directions, and the right side tells you to say jiàn.
溅 describes liquid, sparks, or small bits flying out and landing on something. It often appears as a verb with a result, like 溅到 or 溅了一身. Example: 水溅到我身上了。(Shuǐ jiàn dào wǒ shēn shang le.) The water splashed onto me.
Common mistake: Learners often mix up 溅 with 践 (jiàn, to tread), as in 实践, because both use 贱 for the sound. Remember that 溅 has water 氵 for splashing, while 践 has the foot radical 足 for stepping.
Common words with 溅
Ordered by HSK level, then by how often they appear in everyday Chinese.
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 飞溅 | fēijiàn | to splash; to spatter |
溅 in example sentences
Real sentences from the Tatoeba project, with pinyin and English.
Questions about 溅
How many strokes are in 溅?
溅 is written with 12 strokes. The diagrams on this page number every stroke in the order it is written, with the new stroke shown in red.
What does 溅 mean?
溅 (jiàn) means to splash. A common word with it is 飞溅 (fēijiàn), meaning "to splash; to spatter".
How do you pronounce 溅?
溅 is pronounced jiàn, in the fourth tone (falling).
What is the radical of 溅?
The radical of 溅 is 氵, which carries the idea of "water". Dictionaries list 溅 under this radical.
What is the traditional form of 溅?
The traditional form of 溅 is 濺. Traditional characters are used in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau; 溅 is the simplified form used in mainland China and Singapore.
Is 溅 on the HSK exam?
Yes. 溅 is part of the HSK 7-9 character list in the HSK 3.0 standard.
What is the difference between 溅 and 洒?
洒 (sǎ) usually means to sprinkle or spill something on purpose or gently, like 洒水 (sprinkle water). 溅 stresses liquid flying up or outward with force, often by accident, like mud splashing from a passing car.
Can 溅 be used for things other than water?
Yes. It works for any small pieces that fly out, such as 火星飞溅 (huǒxīng fēijiàn, sparks flying) or 血溅 (blood spattering). The water radical reflects its original sense, but the usage is broader.