verb, noun · to suffer a small break or chip on the edge of a hard object (like a blade or ceramic)

这把菜刀不小心磕在石头上，崩了一个口子。

verb · to fall apart, crumble, or fall into ruins, physically or figuratively

由于地质松动，河对岸的那面土坡崩了。

verb · the death of a king, emperor, or monarch

史书上记载，那位国君在巡游途中崩。

verb · to cause a grain or food item to suddenly expand or burst open using high pressure (often associated with traditional popcorn making).

这种老式的爆米花是用大米崩出来的。