(sàn) — to disperse water

Definition

潵 is the verb for sprinkling or scattering water lightly over something (e.g. flowers, the ground). In modern usage it is rare; the everyday equivalent is 洒 (sǎ).

noun
to disperse water

Examples

  • Tā sàn shuǐ zài huā shàng.
    He sprinkles water on the flowers.
  • Yuán dīng měi tiān zǎo chén dōu yào sàn yí cì shuǐ.
    The gardener sprinkles water every morning.
  • Zhè zhǒng sàn shuǐ de fāng fǎ hěn shěng lì.
    This method of sprinkling water saves a lot of effort.

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