zhàzhá HSK6

to fry in oil, explode

Senses

zhà to explode

To burst suddenly (of a container, heart, etc.) due to internal pressure

zhá (also zhà) to deep-fry

To cook food in hot oil

zhà to bomb

To blow up or destroy with explosives; to blast

zhà to fly into a rage

(colloquial) To suddenly lose one's temper; to flare up in anger.

zhà to flee in terror

(colloquial) To scatter or flee in panic due to a sudden disturbance.

zhá (also zhà) to blanch

(colloquial) to scald vegetables or meat briefly in boiling water

zhá to cook in a little oil

to stir-fry food with a small amount of hot oil and seasonings (as in 炸酱 zhá​jiàng)

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