to splash, to spill, to pour out
Animated Stroke Order 泼
Stroke Order Diagrams 泼
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HSK Vocabulary: 泼
Example Sentences
She has a bold personality and makes decisions decisively
During the festival, people splash water on each other for blessings
This child is very lively and cute.
The puppy is very lively.
This child has a lively personality and enjoys playing with friends.
Her speech style is lively and vivid, capturing the attention of all the audience.
I wanted to go play in the park, but my mom poured cold water on my idea by saying it's raining.
He planned to open a new store, but his friend poured cold water on his plan by saying business is tough now.
The team was enthusiastically discussing the new project when the manager suddenly poured cold water on their enthusiasm by reminding them of the limited budget.
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Cultural note
Traditional Chinese culture often connects characters and names with the Five Elements (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water) and Yin–Yang, a system also used to describe personality tendencies.
Learn how the Five Elements describe personality