泼

潑

pō

verb/adjective HSK 5 #6,587

Meanings

Bié bǎ shuǐ pō dào dì shàng.

Don't splash water on the floor.

Tā shēngqì shí bǎ yī bēi shuǐ pō zài tā liǎn shàng.

When she got angry, she splashed a cup of water in his face.

Zhège nǚhái hěn pōla.

This girl is very bold/feisty.

usage

泼辣 (pōla) describes a bold, assertive, and outspoken personality — often used for women, and can be positive (capable and tough) or negative (brash).

泼 pō