Senses
砂 sand
sand; gravel; grit; small rock fragments
砂 sand-like particles
anything that looks like sand or consists of small particles, such as granulated sugar or iron filings; often used interchangeably with 沙
砂 clay
(bound form) sandy clay used for making pottery, such as pots and pans
砂 Tsar
(abbreviation) the Tsar or Tsarist Russia; more commonly written as 沙
砂 cinnabar
cinnabar; vermilion; short for 朱砂
砂 hoarse
(of a voice) hoarse; raspy; husky