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Expressing "bursting" with 爆 (bào)
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Subject + 爆 + (了)
Explanation
The word 爆 (bào) means "to burst" or "to explode" and describes a sudden, violent release of energy. It is commonly used when talking about explosions, eruptions, or things breaking open with force. In everyday speech, 爆 can also appear in compound words to convey intensity or sudden impact.
Examples
轮胎突然爆了，吓了我一跳。
Lúntāi tūrán bào le, xià le wǒ yī tiào.
The tire suddenly burst, which gave me a fright.
厨房的水管爆了，地上全是水。
Chúfáng de shuǐguǎn bào le, dì shàng quán shì shuǐ.
The kitchen water pipe burst, and the floor was covered in water.
气球被太阳晒得爆了。
Qìqiú bèi tàiyáng shài de bào le.
The balloon burst from being heated by the sun.