掺

chān

to mix; to blend; to dilute

Dictionary entry

to mix; to blend; to dilute; to adulterate

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掺

See it in sentences

水里掺了糖。

Shuǐ lǐ chān le táng.

English

Sugar was mixed into the water.

别往酒里掺水。

Bié wǎng jiǔ lǐ chān shuǐ.

English

Do not dilute the wine with water.

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