Chinese
sànfā
Meaning: to emit; to give off; to diffuse
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

散發
散
發
散发
散
发

Example sentences

These flowers give off a charming fragrance in the sunlight.
這朵花散發出淡淡的香味。
这朵花散发出淡淡的香味。
This flower emits a faint fragrance.
茉莉花散發出陣陣清新的香氣。
茉莉花散发出阵阵清新的香气。
The jasmine flowers emit a burst of fresh fragrance.
這杯茶散發出迷人的清香。
这杯茶散发出迷人的清香。
This cup of tea emits a charming delicate scent.
雨後,花園裡的桂花散發出淡淡的芳香。
雨后,花园里的桂花散发出淡淡的芳香。
After the rain, the osmanthus in the garden gave off a faint fragrance.
這朵茉莉花散發出清新的香氣。
这朵茉莉花散发出清新的香气。
This jasmine flower gives off a fresh scent.
這杯咖啡散發著濃濃的香氣。
这杯咖啡散发著浓浓的香气。
This cup of coffee gives off a strong aroma.

Usage Notes

Often used for scents, light, or abstract qualities like spirit or charm.

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