撒 (sā) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 撒 (sā) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 撒 (sā) means "to let go; to scatter; to sprinkle". with 15 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 撒 stroke by stroke?

撒 has 15 strokes. The radical is 扌. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 撒 and 搋?

撒 (sā) and 搋 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 撒?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 扌. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 撒?

Common words containing 撒 include: 撒谎 (sā huǎng) — to tell a lie; 撒手 (sā shǒu) — to let go; to wash one's hands of; 撒种 (sǎ zhǒng) — to sow seeds; to scatter seeds.

How to Write 撒

The character 撒 (sā) is written with 15 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 扌 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

撒 is pronounced sā in Mandarin Chinese. It means to let go; to scatter; to sprinkle.

This is a polyphonic character with readings: sā, sǎ.

Common Words with 撒

撒谎 sā huǎng

to tell a lie

撒手 sā shǒu

to let go; to wash one's hands of

撒种 sǎ zhǒng

to sow seeds; to scatter seeds

Example Sentences

诚实的孩子不撒谎。

chéng shí de hái zi bù sā huǎng

Honest children do not tell lies.

他撒手不管了。

tā sā shǒu bù guǎn le

He washed his hands of the matter.

农民在田里撒种。

nóng mín zài tián lǐ sǎ zhǒng

Farmers are scattering seeds in the field.

Similar Characters

搋 chuāi

搌 zhǎn

搏 bó

Practice Writing 撒 (sā)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 撒

What does 撒 (sā) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 撒 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 撒 and 搋?

What mistakes do learners make writing 撒?

What common words use 撒?

How to Write 撒 (sā)