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    Expressing 'to spray' with 喷洒 (pēnsǎ)

    Actions & Events
    Manner & Method

    Structure

    喷洒 + Object / 被 + 喷洒 + 了 + Noun

    Explanation

    喷洒 (pēnsǎ) means "to spray" or "to sprinkle" and describes the action of dispersing liquid or fine particles over a surface. It is used in contexts ranging from agriculture to cleaning to protest activities.

    Examples

    • 农民正在田里喷洒农药。

      Nóngmín zhèngzài tián lǐ pēnsǎ nóngyào.

      The farmers are spraying pesticides in the fields.

    • 清洁工每天都会喷洒消毒液。

      Qīngjiégōng měi tiān dōu huì pēnsǎ xiāodúyè.

      The janitor sprays disinfectant every day.

    • 园丁用水管向花丛喷洒清水。

      Yuándīng yòng shuǐguǎn xiàng huācóng pēnsǎ qīngshuǐ.

      The gardener sprayed clean water on the flower beds with a hose.

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