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Expressing 'exploding' with 爆炸 (bàozhà)
Structure
Subject + 爆炸
Explanation
The word 爆炸 (bàozhà) means 'to explode' or 'explosion' in Chinese. It describes a sudden, violent bursting apart, and can be used literally for physical explosions or figuratively for rapid, intense growth or emotional outbursts. In sentences, it typically functions as a verb describing the action of something blowing up.
Examples
工厂里的锅炉突然爆炸了，吓了所有人一跳。
gōngchǎng lǐ de guōlú tūrán bàozhà le, xià le suǒyǒu rén yí tiào.
The boiler in the factory suddenly exploded, startling everyone.
这条新闻在网上爆炸式传播，大家都在讨论。
zhè tiáo xīnwén zài wǎng shàng bàozhà shì chuánbō, dàjiā dōu zài tǎolùn.
This news spread explosively online, and everyone was discussing it.
烟花在夜空中爆炸，五颜六色的光芒特别漂亮。
yānhuā zài yèkōng zhōng bàozhà, wǔyánliùsè de guāngmáng tèbié piàoliang.
Fireworks exploded in the night sky, and the colorful lights were especially beautiful.