Learn to Write Chinese Characters with Video Tutorials
Watch the video of writing the Chinese character "爆", learn the correct stroke order (笔顺) of the character "爆", and master the standard way of writing the character "爆".
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爆 [bào]
1. To suddenly explode and make a sound.
猛然炸裂并发出响声。
2. To appear or happen unexpectedly.
出人意料地出现或发生。
3. A cooking method, quick frying in hot oil.
烹调方法,快速油烹。
4. To bulge out.
鼓出来。
Meaning Expansion:
1. Same as the original meaning (explode; burst; erupt):
同本义 ([En.] explode;burst;erupt)
- Examples: 爆豆 (popcorn), 爆花 (fireworks explosion), 爆竹 (firecracker), 爆炸 (explode), 爆裂 (burst).
2. To burn; to sparkle off; to set ablaze.
燃着 ([En.] burn;sparkle off;set ablaze)
3. To quick-fry food by placing it into boiling oil.
把食物放进沸油锅里炸 ([En.] quick-fry)
- Example: 爆鸡丁 (quick-fried diced chicken).
4. To protrude; to bulge or swell.
突出来;鼓起 ([En.] protrude;bulge;swell)
- Example: 眼睛爆出 (eyes bulge out).
Additional Notes:
- The original meaning is stated as the sound produced by explosion.
- Example phrases: The tire exploded; an explosive burst; abruptly booming (爆响).
- Related literary references and idiomatic expressions are provided for further context.
Connotations:
1. Used for cooking, such as "爆肚片" (quick-fried tripe); "爆双脆" (quick-fried two crisp dishes).
Derived expressions:
1. Shining or burnt out branches and leaves, indicating sparse foliage.
(诗经·大雅·桑柔: 叶爆烁而疏).
The word captures a range of meanings related to explosive action, cooking techniques, and physical protrusions while retaining a core definition involving sound and sudden occurrence.