Chinese
Meaning: to launch; to send out; to emit; to occur
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

發
发

Example sentences

This rocket will be launched tomorrow afternoon.
老闆給所有員工都發了年終獎金。
老板给所有员工都发了年终奖金。
The boss gave all employees a year-end bonus.
旅行社行前所發的小冊子裡,印有旅客應注意的事項。
旅行社行前所发的小册子里,印有旅客应注意的事项。
The booklet issued by the travel agency before the trip contains matters that passengers should pay attention to.
他因為壓力太大,快要發瘋了。
他因为压力太大,快要发疯了。
He is about to go crazy because the pressure is too high.
柳樹發了新芽。
柳树发了新芽。
The willow tree has sprouted new buds.
我給他發了郵件,但他一直沒有回信。
我给他发了邮件,但他一直没有回信。
I sent him an email, but he hasn't replied yet.
春節期間,長輩會給晚輩發紅包。
春节期间,长辈会给晚辈发红包。
During the Spring Festival, elders give red envelopes to the younger generation.
這間屋子的溼度很高,東西很容易發黴。
这间屋子的湿度很高,东西很容易发霉。
The humidity in this room is very high, things mold easily.
他給我發了一張婚禮喜帖。
他给我发了一张婚礼喜帖。
He sent me a wedding invitation.
他無緣無故對我發脾氣。
他无缘无故对我发脾气。
He lost his temper at me for no reason.

Usage Notes

A versatile verb used for launching projectiles, sending out signals, or the occurrence of events.

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