Learn a Chinese Character - 爆

汉字:

1. Character Basics

Radical: 火 (fire)

Stroke Count: 19

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2. Pronunciation

Pinyin: bào (fourth tone)

3. Meaning

To explode; to burst.

4. Common Words

5. Grammar & Usage

Used as a verb to describe something exploding or bursting.

6. Cultural Background

In Chinese, 爆 is often used to describe sudden, explosive events.

7. Example Sentence

炸弹爆炸了。
The bomb exploded.

8. Memory Tips

Think of 爆 as "fire" (火) causing an "explosion."