Chinese

Meaning: to scatter; to sprinkle; to spread
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

他在湯裡撒了一點鹽來調味。
他在汤里撒了一点盐来调味。
He sprinkled a bit of salt in the soup for seasoning.
奶奶每天都會在院子裡撒幾粒小米。
Grandmother scatters a few grains of millet in the yard every day.
農夫在春天將希望的種子撒在田野裡。
The farmer sows the seeds of hope in the fields in spring.

Usage Notes

Used for scattering small particles like seeds, salt, or paper scraps.

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