掺
How to Say
How to Write
Meaning: to mix; to blend; to dilute; to adulterate
💡 Think 'churn' (mix) – both start with 'ch' and involve blending.
Compounds
Character Story & Explanation
In a bustling Beijing market, a vendor shouts 'bù chān shuǐ' (不掺水) to assure customers his honey is pure. 掺 (chān) means to mix or adulterate, often with a negative connotation in food contexts. It combines 扌 (hand) and 参 (participate), suggesting active blending.
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