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

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Example sentences

兩國之間的戰爭終於爆發了。
两国之间的战争终于爆发了。
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。
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。
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。
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。
When the flood broke out, the villagers worked together to reinforce the river embankment.

Usage Notes

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

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