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爆发
bàofā
Description
"爆发"的意思是突然发生，而且力量很大。
"爆发" means to happen suddenly and with great force.
我们常常说火山爆发，也可以说战争爆发或者一个人的力量爆发。
We often say a volcano erupts (爆发), and we can also say a war breaks out or a person's strength bursts out (爆发).
Meanings
爆发bàofā
to erupt (of a volcano)
那座火山昨天爆发了。
The volcano erupted yesterday.
爆发bàofā
to break out (of war, disease, etc.)
两国之间爆发了战争。
A war broke out between the two countries.
爆发bàofā
to burst out (emotion, energy)
他的情绪一下子爆发了。
His emotions suddenly erupted.
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Notes
- Etymology
爆 (explode) + 发 (issue forth), meaning a sudden, forceful outbreak.
- Nuance
爆发 is a sudden onset; 爆炸 (bàozhà) is a physical explosion.
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