爆
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The word "爆发" is formed by combining the character 爆, which means to explode or burst, with the character 发, which means to emit or issue out; together, they create a compound meaning where 爆 conveys sudden, violent action and 发 indicates the release or outward projection, thus denoting an eruption or outbreak.

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火山突然爆发了。

Huǒshān tūrán bàofā le.

The volcano suddenly erupted.

他愤怒地爆发了。

Tā fènnù de bàofā le.

He burst out in anger.

两国之间爆发了战争。

Liǎng guó zhī jiān bàofā le zhànzhēng.

War broke out between the two countries.

由于长期矛盾，冲突终于爆发了。

Yóuyú chángqī máodùn, chōngtū zhōngyú bàofā le.

Due to long-term contradictions, conflict finally erupted.

在经济危机中，社会动荡随时可能爆发。

Zài jīngjì wēijī zhōng, shèhuì dòngdàng suíshí kěnéng bàofā.

During the economic crisis, social turmoil could break out at any time.

Word Definition - 爆发

bào fā to break out; to erupt; to explode; to burst out

Individual Character Details

爆 bào
发 fā, fà