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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
迸发bèngfāto burst forthHSK 7, v, 14 strokes, rank #18129, Very Hard
bèngfā(beng4fa1)beng fa T4
  1. 1to burst forth
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March 24, 2026

迸发(迸發)bèngfā(beng4fa1)

The verb 迸发 (bèngfā) means to burst forth or to erupt suddenly. It is commonly used to describe emotions, ideas, or forces that emerge energetically and unexpectedly, such as laughter, passion, or creativity in a person or a situation.

Strokes14Frequency#18129DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, expressions of emotion are often seen as powerful and significant. The word 迸发 captures the essence of moments where feelings or creativity suddenly emerge, reflecting the value placed on passionate expression in art and life.

Memory tip

Imagine a volcano (the radical '走' hints at movement) that suddenly bursts forth with lava (the component '发' which sounds like 'fa' in '发火', meaning to ignite). Picture the eruption as a powerful release of energy, helping you remember the meaning and pronunciation.

Meanings of 迸发

bèngfā(beng4fa1)
1to burst forth
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About 迸发

迸发Simplified
迸發Traditional
14Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#18129Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7TOCFLL5HSKKL3CEFRC1

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AI Study Notes for 迸发

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喷发 (pēnfā) — use 迸发 for sudden emotional or creative outbursts, while 喷发 is more suited for physical eruptions like a volcano.

Usage Notes

Be cautious with the context in which you use 迸发; it is generally used for intense situations and may not suit formal writing. Common collocations include emotions like '喜悦迸发' (joy bursts forth) or ideas like '灵感迸发' (inspiration bursts forth).

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 6 word, 迸发 connects to other emotional and action verbs at this level such as '激发' (jīfā) meaning to inspire. Focus on using it in sentences that convey strong emotions or sudden events to grasp its full nuance.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 迸发 with '爆发' (bàofā), which also means to erupt, but is more associated with physical explosions. Correct usage would be '情感迸发' (emotions burst forth) rather than '情感爆发'.

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Component Characters

迸bèngto burst forth
9 strokes辶
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发fāto send out
HSK 35 strokes又
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How to say to burst forth in Chinese

“to burst forth” in Chinese is迸发bèngfā

The verb 迸发 (bèngfā) means to burst forth or to erupt suddenly. It is commonly used to describe emotions, ideas, or forces that emerge energetically and unexpectedly, such as laughter, passion, or creativity in a person or a situation.

When to use 迸发

Be cautious with the context in which you use 迸发; it is generally used for intense situations and may not suit formal writing. Common collocations include emotions like '喜悦迸发' (joy bursts forth) or ideas like '灵感迸发' (inspiration bursts forth).

迸发 or something close to it

喷发 (pēnfā) — use 迸发 for sudden emotional or creative outbursts, while 喷发 is more suited for physical eruptions like a volcano.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 迸发 with '爆发' (bàofā), which also means to erupt, but is more associated with physical explosions. Correct usage would be '情感迸发' (emotions burst forth) rather than '情感爆发'.

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Grammar Patterns of 迸发

迸发 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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一列过往火车____出的一些火花点着了干草堆.

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一列过往火车迸发出的一些火花点着了干草堆.

yī liè guò wǎng huǒ chē bèng fā chū de yī xiē huǒ huā diǎn zháo le gān cǎo duī.

Some sparks from a passing train set the haystack on fire.

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No, it is primarily used for abstract concepts like emotions or ideas, not physical objects.

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