搀

chān

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Rare

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Definitions

1. to take by the arm and assist
2. to mix
3. to blend
4. to dilute
5. to adulterate

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 稀释 xī shì 稀释 xī shì to dilute 搀和液体: to dilute
• 假 jiǎ 假 jiǎ fake 搀假: fake

Synonyms

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• 扶 fú 扶 fú to support with the hand 搀扶老人: to support with the hand

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Do not confuse 搀 (to assist by the arm) with 掺 (to mix). 搀 is used for physically supporting someone.

Words Containing 搀

• 搀假 搀假 chān jiǎ: to dilute
• 搀兑 搀兑 chān duì: to mix (different substances together)
• 搀合 搀合 chān hé: to mix together
• 搀和 搀和 chān huo: to mix
• 搀扶 搀扶 chān fú: to lend an arm to support sb
• 搀杂 搀杂 chān zá: to mix