洒 (sǎ) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 洒 (sǎ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 洒 (sǎ) means "To sprinkle; to spray.". It is an HSK Level 5 character, with 9 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 洒 stroke by stroke?

洒 has 9 strokes. The radical is 氵. 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 洒 and 㳄?

洒 (sǎ) and 㳄 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 洒?

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

Q: What common words use 洒?

Common words containing 洒 include: 洒水 (sǎ shuǐ) — To sprinkle water.; 洒脱 (sǎ tuō) — Free and easy; unconventional.; 喷洒 (pēn sǎ) — to spray, to sprinkle.

How to Write 洒

The character 洒 (sǎ) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 氵 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

洒 is pronounced sǎ in Mandarin Chinese. It means To sprinkle; to spray..

As an HSK Level 5 character, 洒 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 洒

洒水 sǎ shuǐ

To sprinkle water.

洒脱 sǎ tuō

Free and easy; unconventional.

喷洒 pēn sǎ

to spray, to sprinkle

Example Sentences

哥哥在院子里洒水。

gē gē zài yuàn zi lǐ sǎ shuǐ

Older brother is sprinkling water in the yard.

他性格很洒脱。

tā xìng gé hěn sǎ tuō

He has a very free and easy personality.

农民在喷洒农药。

nóng mín zài pēn sǎ nóng yào

The farmer is spraying pesticides.

Similar Characters

㳄 xián

汧 qiān

汨 mì

Practice Writing 洒 (sǎ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 洒

What does 洒 (sǎ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 洒 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 洒 and 㳄?

What mistakes do learners make writing 洒?

What common words use 洒?

How to Write 洒 (sǎ)