Chinese
bàofā
Meaning: to break out; to erupt; to explode
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

爆發
爆
發
爆发
爆
发

Example sentences

War finally broke out between the two countries.
戰爭爆發後,大批難民越過邊界尋求庇護。
战争爆发后,大批难民越过边界寻求庇护。
After the war broke out, a large number of refugees crossed the border seeking asylum.
戰爭爆發後,當地的通訊完全被隔絕了。
战争爆发后,当地的通讯完全被隔绝了。
After the war broke out, local communications were completely cut off.
由於嚴重的乾旱,該地區爆發了大規模的饑荒。
由于严重的干旱,该地区爆发了大规模的饥荒。
Due to the severe drought, a large-scale famine broke out in the region.
洪水爆發時,村民們合力加固了河堤。
洪水爆发时,村民们合力加固了河堤。
When the flood broke out, the villagers worked together to reinforce the river embankment.
這些岩石是由火山爆發形成的。
这些岩石是由火山爆发形成的。
These rocks were formed by volcanic eruptions.

Usage Notes

Used for volcanoes, wars, diseases, or emotions bursting forth.

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