爆 bào — to explode; to burst; to blast

爆

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Basic definition

  1. verb to explode; to burst; to blast e.g 爆炸爆破爆竹
  2. verb to break out; to erupt suddenly e.g 爆发爆满爆出
  3. verb to quick-fry; to pop e.g 爆炒爆肚油爆

Detailed explanation

  1. verb (形声。从火,暴声。本义:炸裂发声)
  2. verb explode;burst;erupt e.g 车胎爆了 · 爆烈 · 爆响
  3. verb burn;sparkle off;set ablaze
  4. verb quick-fry
  5. verb protrude;bulge;swell
  6. verb burst

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