English–Chinese
“erupt” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinbào fā
Example
火山突然爆发了。huǒ shān tū rán bào fā le
The volcano suddenly erupted.
How to say “erupt” in Chinese
“Erupt” in Chinese is 爆发 (bào fā).
A powerful force suddenly breaks out from a hidden or contained state into the open, in nature, events, or human reactions.
Example sentences with 爆发
社会矛盾激化后，一些地区突然爆发冲突。shè huì máo dùn jī huà hòu yì xiē dì qū tū rán bào fā chōng tū
After social tensions intensified, conflicts suddenly broke out in some areas.
Tips for using 爆发
- For everyday conversation, this verb makes anger, laughter, or conflict sound sudden and strong; it is not the usual choice for a feeling that grows little by little.