to undergo a sudden and violent release of energy, often with a loud noise; an instance of such an event

to break out suddenly and violently (of a war, revolution, or emotion)

describing a short or irritable temper; irritable; cranky; also written as [[火暴|火暴|huo3 bao4]]

to ignite or trigger an explosive device; to detonate

firecracker; originally used to drive away evil spirits by burning bamboo until it popped, now refers to any paper-wrapped gunpowder cylinder that explodes with a loud bang, often used during festivals or celebrations

puffed rice or popcorn; a food made by heating rice or corn kernels until they puff up or explode

to blow up, demolish, or blast rocks, buildings, or military targets using explosives

to reveal or disclose a news story, scandal, or secret unexpectedly

to suddenly burst into loud laughter

Filled to capacity or fully occupied; describes a space where the number of people or things exceeds its normal limit, such as a theater, stadium, or warehouse

to rupture, burst, or crack suddenly; to explode from internal pressure or heat

items or materials that are capable of exploding; explosive substance

explosive power or dynamic intensity; a sudden and intense burst of physical or creative energy, such as that used in sprinting, jumping, or musical performance

(cosmology) the origin of the universe; the theory that the universe started with an explosion from a single point

crowded beyond capacity; packed with people; (of a theater, bus, etc.) to be full to bursting

the physical property of being liable to explode; volatility

A rapid release of energy caused by nuclear fission or fusion; often used when referring to nuclear weapons

to explode or set off an explosion by lighting a fuse or pressing a button

to stir-fry rapidly over a very high heat

To break or leak (shocking news); staggering or unexpected (news, prices, etc.)

eruption of a volcano; the process by which a volcano ejects gas, lava, and debris due to geothermal heat

the quality of being explosive or tempestuous; explosive power

A sudden and massive release of energy from a high-speed nuclear reaction; may result from fission, fusion, or both.

to burn suddenly and violently; to deflagrate; combustion

explosive force; the strength of an explosion

To produce an unexpected winner or result, especially in sports or competitions; to pull off a coup.

tending to explode easily; volatile

Technique used to make a structure or land mass fall in a specific direction during an explosion, commonly used in mining and demolition.

a person whose job is to perform blasting or demolition using explosives

A metal tube filled with explosives and a detonator, primarily used to clear obstacles like barbed wire or to destroy enemy structures

to produce an unexpected result, especially in a sports competition; to pull off a coup or a breakthrough

a shock wave or pressure wave caused by an explosion

the sound of an explosion; a loud bang, detonation, or the act of exploding

having antiknock properties, typically referring to the resistance of a fuel to premature ignition in an internal combustion engine

puffed rice or popcorn

firecracker; colloquially also called [[爆竹|爆竹|bao4 zhu2]] or [[炮仗|炮仗|pao4 zhang5]]

A cord containing an explosive core used to set off a larger explosive; primacord. Also referred to as [[导火索|導火索|dao3 huo3 suo3]] or [[导火线|導火線|dao3 huo3 xian4]].

a traditional Beijing dish consisting of beef or lamb tripe that is quickly blanched in boiling water and served with a dipping sauce

To become an overnight sensation; to gain sudden fame or popularity in a very short time.

a rapid and sudden increase in the number of people living in an area; refers to population growth that is extremely fast or density that is extremely high

A rapid and dramatic increase in the amount of information available in a short period of time.

(slang) stunned; flabbergasted; an emphatic version of [[傻眼|傻眼|sha3 yan3]] used to express extreme disbelief or being speechless at a situation

an explosion or burst of light

to implode; an implosion, especially as a physical process or a sudden collapse inward

implosion-type atomic bomb

to max out a credit card; to reach the spending limit on a card

(colloquial) intense, exciting, or stunning; used to describe performances, scenes, or fashion; originally from Cantonese

the point on the earth's surface directly above or below an exploding nuclear bomb

(slang) to ejaculate inside someone's mouth during oral sex