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chān

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • to take by the arm and assist
  • to mix
  • to blend
  • to dilute
  • to adulterate

Definition

搀扶；混合。

to support with the hand; to mix, to blend.

Usage

常用于表示用手扶助某人，或把一种东西混合到另一种东西里。

Often used to indicate supporting someone with the hand, or mixing one thing into another.

Examples

  • 1 她搀着老人过马路。 (She supported the elderly person across the road.)
  • 2 在咖啡里搀了一点牛奶。 (Added a little milk into the coffee.)
  • 3 他把两种颜料搀在一起。 (He mixed the two pigments together.)
  • 4 病人需要人搀着走。 (The patient needs someone to support them while walking.)
  • 5 这种酒搀了水，味道变淡了。 (This wine has been mixed with water, the taste has become weaker.)

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