English–Chinese
“sprinkle” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinsǎ
Example
请在沙拉上撒一点盐。qǐng zài shā lā shàng sǎ yì diǎn yán
Please sprinkle a little salt on the salad.
How to say “sprinkle” in Chinese
“Sprinkle” in Chinese is 撒 (sǎ).
Loose particles move outward from one point and settle over a wider area.
Example sentences with 撒
他在院子里撒了些饲料，鸡马上跑过来抢食。tā zài yuàn zi lǐ sā le xiē sì liào jī mǎ shàng pǎo guò lái qiǎng shí
He scattered some feed in the yard, and the chickens immediately ran over to get it.
Tips for using 撒
- This verb is most natural for powders, grains, and other loose materials, rather than for placing one solid object in a particular spot.