爆发

bào fā

HSK 6

Meaning

to break out
to erupt
to explode
to burst out

Definition

突然而猛烈地发生或发作。

To break out or erupt suddenly and violently.

Usage

用于描述事件、情绪、战争、疾病等突然发生或加剧。

Used to describe events, emotions, wars, diseases, etc., that occur or intensify suddenly.

Examples

1 疫情在短时间内爆发了。 (The epidemic broke out in a short period of time.)
2 他的愤怒终于爆发了。 (His anger finally erupted.)
3 战争在两个国家之间爆发。 (War broke out between the two countries.)
4 火山爆发后，岩浆流向了村庄。 (After the volcano erupted, lava flowed towards the village.)
5 掌声爆发出来，经久不息。 (Applause burst out and lasted for a long time.)

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