撒欢 (sā) — (colloquial, of animals) to frolic, to romp, to have fun
Definition
A colloquial verb meaning 'to frolic, to romp' — used mainly of animals (and small children) running around happily. Often appears in the 把/了/起来 construction (撒起欢来, 撒了半天的欢).
verb
(colloquial, of animals) to frolicto rompto have fun
Examples
- 撒欢。Xiǎo gǒu zài cǎo dì shàng sā.The puppy is frolicking on the grass.
- 。Nà zhī māo zài yuàn zi lǐ sā le bàn tiān de huān.That cat has been romping in the yard for a long time.
- ，。Hái zi men dài zhe gǒu qù gōng yuán, gǒu lì kè sā qǐ huān lái.The kids took the dog to the park, and it immediately started frolicking.
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