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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing 'to spray or spurt' with 喷 (pēn)

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    Structure

    Subject + 喷 + Object

    Explanation

    The verb 喷 (pēn) means "to spray," "to spurt," or "to gush." It describes the forceful ejection of liquid, gas, or particles. It can be used literally, as in water spraying, or figuratively in vivid descriptions.

    Examples

    • 火山突然喷出了大量的岩浆。

      huǒshān tūrán pēn chū le dàliàng de yánjiāng.

      The volcano suddenly erupted with a large amount of lava.

    • 她一口水没喝好,全喷了出来。

      tā yī kǒu shuǐ méi hē hǎo, quán pēn le chūlái.

      She didn't swallow her water properly and sprayed it all out.

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