() — to let go, to release; to cast, to throw (a net)

Definition

撒 (sā) means to let go of something held or to cast/throw out (a net, a line, one's legs). More physical and concrete than the broader 放; 投 and 抛 emphasize the throwing motion itself.

verb
to let goto releaseto castto throw (a net)

Examples

  • Tā sā kāi le shéng zi, gǒu jiù pǎo le.
    He let go of the rope, and the dog ran away.
  • Yú mín zài hé lǐ sā wǎng.
    The fisherman cast a net in the river.
  • Tā sā tuǐ jiù pǎo.
    He took off running.

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