HSK 7, v, 12 strokes, radical 氵, rank #6700, Very Hard
溅
jiàn
to sprinkle, to spray, to splash, to spill
HSK 7, v, 12 strokes, radical 氵, rank #6700, Very Hard
jiàn(jian4) T4
1to splash
2to sprinkle, to spray, to splash, to spill
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March 24, 2026
溅(濺)jiàn(jian4)
The character 溅 (jiàn) means to splash or spray, often used in contexts involving liquids. It conveys the action of liquid hitting a surface and scattering in droplets, commonly associated with water or other fluids. This verb can be used in both literal contexts, such as splashing water, and metaphorical ones, like emotions spilling over.
Strokes12Radical氵Frequency#6700DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
Splashing water is often associated with celebrations in Chinese culture, such as during festivals where water is thrown to symbolize purification and new beginnings. The character can evoke scenes from water festivals in various regions.
Memory Tip
Imagine a giant splash of water (the character looks like waves) when someone accidentally kicks a puddle. The 'jiàn' sound can remind you of 'jumping in' the water, creating a splash. Visualize that moment to connect the character’s form and meaning.
Meanings of 溅
jiàn(jian4)
1to splash
2to sprinkle, to spray, to splash, to spill
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About 溅
溅Simplified
濺Traditional
12Strokes
氵Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#6700Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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AI Study Notes for 溅
Quick Contrast
溅 (jiàn) vs 飞溅 (fēijiàn) — use 溅 for general splashing, and 飞溅 when emphasizing the action of splashing with force or distance.
Usage Notes
Be cautious with the tone; 'jiàn' is pronounced with a falling tone, which is crucial for its meaning. It is often used in informal contexts, but can also appear in descriptive writing. Common collocations include '溅水' (splash water) and '溅到' (splash onto).
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, 溅 connects with other verbs describing actions involving liquids or movement, such as 泼 (pō, to pour) and 流 (liú, to flow). Focus on using it in sentences that describe actions vividly to convey imagery.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 溅 with 泼 (pō), which means to pour or splash without the scattering effect. For example, saying '我泼水' (Wǒ pō shuǐ) should be replaced with '我溅水' (Wǒ jiàn shuǐ) when referring to the act of splashing.
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2The sound half贱 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawaywater
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Exercise 1 of 1
Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 溅?
Decomposition of 溅
IDS Structure⿰氵贱
溅Full Character
=
氵shui3
left
贱jian4
right
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Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 溅?
How to say to splash in Chinese
“to splash” in Chinese is溅jiàn
The character 溅 (jiàn) means to splash or spray, often used in contexts involving liquids. It conveys the action of liquid hitting a surface and scattering in droplets, commonly associated with water or other fluids. This verb can be used in both literal contexts, such as splashing water, and metaphorical ones, like emotions spilling over.
When to use 溅
Be cautious with the tone; 'jiàn' is pronounced with a falling tone, which is crucial for its meaning. It is often used in informal contexts, but can also appear in descriptive writing. Common collocations include '溅水' (splash water) and '溅到' (splash onto).
溅 or something close to it
溅 (jiàn) vs 飞溅 (fēijiàn) — use 溅 for general splashing, and 飞溅 when emphasizing the action of splashing with force or distance.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 溅 with 泼 (pō), which means to pour or splash without the scattering effect. For example, saying '我泼水' (Wǒ pō shuǐ) should be replaced with '我溅水' (Wǒ jiàn shuǐ) when referring to the act of splashing.
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Grammar Patterns of 溅
溅 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
滚烫的液体泼在水泥地面上又____了起来。
The hot liquid splashed down on the concrete and rebounded.
Example Sentences for 溅 (10)
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滚烫的液体泼在水泥地面上又溅了起来。
gǔn tàng de yè tǐ pō zài shuǐ ní dì miàn shàng yòu jiàn le qǐ lái。
The hot liquid splashed down on the concrete and rebounded.
