HSK 6 · verb

泼

pō

to splash; to spill; to sprinkle; to pour (泼)

他不小心把水泼到了地上。

Tā bù xiǎoxīn bǎ shuǐ pō dàole dì shàng.

He accidentally spilled water on the floor.

她是个活泼的孩子。

Tā shì ge huópō de háizi.

She is a lively child.

他的性格很活泼。

Tā de xìnggé hěn huópō.

He has a very lively personality.

别给他泼冷水,让他试试吧。

Bié gěi tā pō lěngshuǐ, ràng tā shì shì ba。

Don't dampen his enthusiasm; let him have a try.