Common Meanings
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bēng崩
To collapse, crumble, disintegrate, or break down, often referring to structures, systems, or spirits.
年久失修的桥梁突然崩塌了。
The bridge, which had been neglected for years, suddenly collapsed.
To burst or crack open (e.g., a balloon or a dam); to collapse under pressure.
把这个气球吹得太满了，差点崩了
I blew this balloon too full, and it almost burst.
To be hit by a piece or fragment that bursts, splinters, or flies off from something, often causing minor injury.
刨木头的时候，木屑崩到眼睛里了
When planing wood, wood chips flew into my eye.
When pronounced 'bēng', it signifies collapse, crumble, or ruin, often describing the breakdown or failure of something abstract like order, trust, or a system.
信任一旦崩塌，重建将难上加难。
Once trust collapses, rebuilding it will be extremely difficult.
To execute by shooting; to gun down.
他要是再犯事，估计真要被崩了。
If he commits another offense, he'll likely be gunned down.
In monarchical times, 'bēng' (崩) refers to the death of an emperor or a sovereign, often used in the phrase 'jiàbēng' (驾崩), meaning 'the emperor passed away'.
史书记载，那位贤明的君主在位三十年后驾崩，全域上下无不哀悼。
Historical records state that the wise monarch passed away after thirty years on the throne, and the entire realm mourned.