爆 Stroke Order — How to Write 爆

Stroke Order

爆 is written in 19 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 火, then complete the remaining strokes.

Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.

爆 Radical and Character Components

Components:火暴

爆 is an ideographic compound. A violent 暴 flame 火; 暴 also provides the pronunciation.

Radical: 火 + 15 more strokes

爆 Pronunciation and Pinyin

bào

Meanings of 爆 in Chinese

bào爆

To burst or explode suddenly with a loud sound, often referring to things like firecrackers or popping items.

节日期间，远处传来了鞭炮爆炸的响声。

During the festival, the sound of firecrackers exploding could be heard in the distance.

To appear or happen suddenly and often unexpectedly, sometimes in a forceful or overwhelming manner; to erupt or burst forth.

演出结束后，观众席上爆发出了雷鸣般的掌声。

After the performance, thunderous applause erupted from the audience.

A cooking method involving quick stir-frying or deep-frying at high heat.

我妈妈做的爆炒虾仁特别好吃。

The quick-fried shrimp my mom makes is especially delicious.

To bulge or burst out; to protrude (e.g., eyes)

他气得眼睛都快爆出来了。

He was so angry his eyes almost popped out.

Common Words and Phrases with 爆

bào爆fā发

To burst out, erupt, or break forth suddenly.

火山随时可能爆发，所以附近居民已被疏散。

The volcano could erupt at any moment, so nearby residents have been evacuated.

bào爆fā发xìng性

explosiveness; the quality or tendency to explode suddenly and with great force

这位运动员以其爆发性的速度和力量冲过了终点线。

This athlete crossed the finish line with their explosive speed and power.

bào爆liè裂

To burst or explode violently.

由于管道老化，水管突然爆裂，导致水流四溅。

Due to the aging pipes, the water pipe suddenly burst, causing water to splash everywhere.

bào爆mǎn满

Completely packed or full, often to capacity, especially with people or things.

演唱会门票开售不久就爆满了。

The concert tickets sold out and the venue was packed shortly after they went on sale.

bào爆mǐ米huā花

A snack made from corn kernels or rice that have been heated until they burst open and puff up.

看电影时我喜欢吃爆米花。

I like to eat popcorn when watching movies.

bào爆míng鸣

A loud explosive sound produced by the rapid combustion of gas.

当实验室的氢气和氧气混合物被点燃时，发出了清脆的爆鸣声

When the hydrogen and oxygen mixture in the laboratory was ignited, it produced a crisp popping sound.

bào爆pò破

To demolish or destroy something using explosives.

施工队将使用定向爆破技术拆除旧建筑，以确保周围区域的安全。

The construction team will use controlled blasting techniques to demolish the old building, ensuring the safety of the surrounding area.

bào爆pò破shǒu手

A person, often a soldier or engineer, who uses explosives for demolition.

在工程项目中，爆破手负责清除障碍物，为后续施工开辟道路。

In engineering projects, the demolition expert is responsible for clearing obstacles and paving the way for subsequent construction.

bào爆rán燃

Deflagration; rapid combustion that spreads quickly through a substance at subsonic speeds, often without a detonation wave.

泄漏的天然气在密闭空间内可能导致爆燃。

Leaked natural gas in a confined space can lead to a deflagration.

bào爆yù玉mǐ米huā花

popcorn

我们喜欢在看电影时吃爆玉米花。

We like to eat popcorn when watching movies.

bào爆zhà炸

To explode; to burst; to blow up. It describes a rapid and violent expansion and disintegration of an object, typically producing a loud noise and a sudden release of energy.

巨大的烟花在空中爆炸，照亮了夜空。

Huge fireworks exploded in the sky, illuminating the night.

bào爆zhà炸xìng性xīn新wén闻

Sensational or startling news that causes a big stir.

昨天公司宣布了一项爆炸性新闻，他们将推出一款颠覆性的新产品。

Yesterday, the company announced some sensational news: they are launching a groundbreaking new product.

bào爆zhèn震

Engine knocking or severe vibration in an internal combustion engine, caused by the localized explosive combustion of the compressed air-fuel mixture.