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濺jiànto sprinkle, to spray, to splash, to spillzg, 18 strokes, radical 氵
jiàn(jian4)jian T4
  1. 1to sprinkle, to spray, to splash, to spill
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March 24, 2026

濺jiàn(jian4)

The character 濺 (jiàn) means to sprinkle, spray, splash, or spill a liquid. It is commonly used in contexts involving liquids being scattered or sprayed, such as water splashing on a surface. The character conveys a sense of movement and dispersal of liquid.

Strokes18Radical氵
Cultural note

In traditional Chinese culture, water is often associated with purification and renewal. The act of sprinkling water during festivals or ceremonies symbolizes cleansing and bringing good fortune.

Memory tip

Imagine a jester (sounds like 'jiàn') sprinkling water everywhere while performing. The top part of the character resembles waves, representing water, and the bottom suggests movement, helping you remember that it involves liquid being splashed around.

Meanings of 濺

jiàn(jian4)
1to sprinkle, to spray, to splash, to spill
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About 濺

濺Simplified
18Strokes
氵Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Quick Contrast

溅 (jiàn) vs 喷 (pēn): Use 濺 when referring to the action of splashing or scattering liquid, while 喷 is more appropriate for the action of spraying or ejecting liquid forcefully.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 濺 (jiàn) with similar characters like 泼 (pō), which also means to splash but with a more forceful connotation. This character is more commonly used in informal settings, so it’s good to use it when describing everyday actions involving liquids.

HSK Study Tips

Although 濺 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it can be related to other water-related characters such as 水 (shuǐ, water) and 泼 (pō, to splash). Focus on memorizing the radicals associated with water to understand its meaning better.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 濺 (jiàn) with 泼 (pō) and use them interchangeably. For example, saying '我泼水' (wǒ pō shuǐ) instead of '我濺水' (wǒ jiàn shuǐ) when referring to lightly sprinkling water is incorrect; 泼 implies a more forceful action.

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Etymology of 濺

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory hint

water

Semantic (meaning)氵
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Phonetic (sound)賤
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Origin

濺 = 氵 + 賤. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 濺

IDS Structure⿰氵賤
濺Full character
=
氵shui3
left
賤jian4
right
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How to say to sprinkle, to spray, to splash, to spill in Chinese

“to sprinkle, to spray, to splash, to spill” in Chinese is濺jiàn

The character 濺 (jiàn) means to sprinkle, spray, splash, or spill a liquid. It is commonly used in contexts involving liquids being scattered or sprayed, such as water splashing on a surface. The character conveys a sense of movement and dispersal of liquid.

When to use 濺

Be careful not to confuse 濺 (jiàn) with similar characters like 泼 (pō), which also means to splash but with a more forceful connotation. This character is more commonly used in informal settings, so it’s good to use it when describing everyday actions involving liquids.

濺 or something close to it

溅 (jiàn) vs 喷 (pēn): Use 濺 when referring to the action of splashing or scattering liquid, while 喷 is more appropriate for the action of spraying or ejecting liquid forcefully.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 濺 (jiàn) with 泼 (pō) and use them interchangeably. For example, saying '我泼水' (wǒ pō shuǐ) instead of '我濺水' (wǒ jiàn shuǐ) when referring to lightly sprinkling water is incorrect; 泼 implies a more forceful action.

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Word Family of 濺

Words containing this character3
溅jiànto splash濺
飞溅to splash飛濺
溅射sputtering濺射
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Characters with 濺

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Frequently asked questions about 濺

You pronounce it as 'jiàn', where the 'j' is similar to the English 'j' in 'jam', and the tone is a falling tone.

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