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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
迸bèngto burst forthzg, 9 strokes, radical 辶, rank #30447, Very Hard
迸bèngto spurtzg, 9 strokes, radical 辶, rank #30447, Very Hard
迸bèngto crackzg, 9 strokes, radical 辶, rank #30447, Very Hard
迸bèngsplitzg, 9 strokes, radical 辶, rank #30447, Very Hard
迸bèngto gush, to burst; to crack, to splitzg, 9 strokes, radical 辶, rank #30447, Very Hard
bèng(beng4)beng T4
  1. 1to burst forth
  2. 2to spurt
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March 24, 2026

迸bèng(beng4)

The character 迸 (bèng) conveys the action of bursting forth or gushing, often used to describe liquids or emotions that suddenly escape or overflow. It can also imply a sudden release of energy or force, making it common in both literal and metaphorical contexts.

Strokes9Radical辶Frequency#30447DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, the idea of emotions or creativity bursting forth is often celebrated, reflecting the value placed on expressing feelings openly. This is particularly evident in art and poetry.

Memory tip

Imagine a balloon that suddenly bursts (bèng) and water splashes everywhere. The character 迸 can be visualized as a burst of liquid escaping through cracks, with the left side resembling a stream of water gushing out.

Meanings of 迸

bèng(beng4)
1to burst forth
2to spurt
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About 迸

迸Simplified
9Strokes
辶Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#30447Frequency Rank

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Quick Contrast

喷 (pēn) - use 迸 (bèng) when emphasizing a sudden burst or overflow, while 喷 (pēn) focuses more on the act of spraying or ejecting fluid.

Usage Notes

Be cautious not to confuse 迸 with similar words like 噴 (pēn) which means 'to spray.' It is more informal and is often used in emotional contexts (e.g., feelings bursting forth). Common collocations include 迸出 (bèng chū, 'to burst out') and 迸发 (bèng fā, 'to erupt').

HSK Study Tips

Though 迸 is not in the HSK vocabulary list, it can be related to other HSK words that deal with emotions (e.g., 感情, gǎnqíng) and actions (e.g., 跑, pǎo). Focus on understanding context and usage in phrases to enhance comprehension.

Common Mistakes

Learners often misuse 迸 in overly formal contexts where a simpler verb would suffice. For example, saying '迸出水来' in a formal report might be considered too casual; instead, use '流出水来' (liú chū shuǐ lái, 'water flows out').

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Etymology of 迸

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Explanation

Phonosemantic compound. 辶 represents the meaning and 并 represents the sound.

Memory hint

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Semantic (meaning)辶
+
Phonetic (sound)并
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Origin

迸 = 辶 + 并. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 迸

IDS Structure⿺辶并
迸Full character
=
辶chuo4
enclosing
并bing4
inner
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Parts

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How to say to burst forth in Chinese

“to burst forth” in Chinese is迸bèng

The character 迸 (bèng) conveys the action of bursting forth or gushing, often used to describe liquids or emotions that suddenly escape or overflow. It can also imply a sudden release of energy or force, making it common in both literal and metaphorical contexts.

When to use 迸

Be cautious not to confuse 迸 with similar words like 噴 (pēn) which means 'to spray.' It is more informal and is often used in emotional contexts (e.g., feelings bursting forth). Common collocations include 迸出 (bèng chū, 'to burst out') and 迸发 (bèng fā, 'to erupt').

迸 or something close to it

喷 (pēn) - use 迸 (bèng) when emphasizing a sudden burst or overflow, while 喷 (pēn) focuses more on the act of spraying or ejecting fluid.

What learners get wrong

Learners often misuse 迸 in overly formal contexts where a simpler verb would suffice. For example, saying '迸出水来' in a formal report might be considered too casual; instead, use '流出水来' (liú chū shuǐ lái, 'water flows out').

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Grammar patterns of 迸

迸 carries 5 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.

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炉火中____出的煤块烧着了地毯。

Coal fell out of the fire, and burned the carpet.

Example sentences for 迸 (4)

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炉火中迸出的煤块烧着了地毯。

lú huǒ zhōng bèng chū de méi kuài shāo zhe le dìtǎn。

Coal fell out of the fire, and burned the carpet.
2
一列过往火车迸发出的一些火花点着了干草堆.

yī liè guòwǎng huǒchē bèngfā chū de yìxiē huǒhuā diǎn zhe le gān cǎo duī.

Some sparks from a passing train set the haystack on fire.
3
他让这场总体很沉闷的辩论时不时迸出了些火花。

tā ràng zhè chǎng zǒngtǐ hěn chénmèn de biànlùn shíbùshí bèng chū le xiē huǒhuā。

He managed to lighten the generally lifeless debate at times.
4
火星迸溅.

huǒ xīng bèng jiàn.

Sparks flew in all directions.

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Word Family of 迸

Words containing this character5
迸发bèngfāto burst forth迸發
迸bèngto spurt
迸发出bèngfāchūto burst forth迸發出
迸裂bènglièto split
迸流bèngliúto gush
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Words with 迸

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Frequently asked questions about 迸

You can say '他的眼泪突然迸出' (tā de yǎnlèi túrán bèng chū), meaning 'His tears suddenly burst forth.'

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