No. 1,606 in Chinese
散
"散" means "to scatter," "to disperse," or "to spread."
In a sentence
花瓣在风中逐渐散去。
The petals are gradually scattering in the wind.
Here, '散' conveys the meaning of dispersing or scattering, describing the action of petals spreading out.
这个会议开得很散,没有什么效果。
This meeting was disorganized and ineffective.
In this sentence, '散' is used to express disorganization or lack of focus, referring to the character of the meeting.
晚上我们常去公园散步。
We often go to the park for a walk in the evening.
Here, '散' is part of the compound word '散步,' meaning to take a walk, where '散' implies leisurely activity or relaxation.
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