喷 pēn to spray
to spray; to blow; to puff; to spurt
How to remember 喷: 口 mouth + 卉 many plants + 贝 sea shell = to spray. The boy fills his mouth with water, creeps past mum's many plants and the big sea shell on the step and starts to spray his sister.
Component breakdown
喷 = 口 mouth + 贲
- 口 mouth
- 贲
- 卉 many plants
- 贝 sea shell
The boy fills his mouth with water, creeps past mum's many plants and the big sea shell on the step and starts to spray his sister.
How it is used
- To spurt/spray/gush out under pressure - 喷水 (pēn shuǐ) spray water, 喷泉 (pēnquán) fountain, 打喷嚏 (dǎ pēntì) sneeze.
- Distinguish 洒 (sǎ, to sprinkle/scatter): 喷 is a forceful jet, 洒 a light scatter. Internet slang 喷 = to spray criticism at someone.