浡 (bó) - Burst forth, surge, gush out & to suddenly emerge or appear in abundance.

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bó ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

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浡 · bó

Burst forth, surge, gush out;

to suddenly emerge or appear in abundance.

Burst forth, surge, gush outto suddenly emerge or appear in abundance.

Usage highlights

Surge forthGush outSuddenly emergeRise upVigorous growthAbundant vitality

Synonyms

  • 涌— gush, surge
  • 勃— thrive, burst forth
  • 发— emit, issue forth

Antonyms

  • 枯— withered, dried up
  • 竭— exhausted, depleted

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The spring water gushed forth from the ground (泉水浡然而出).
  • His talent suddenly emerged (他的才能浡然兴起).
  • A surge of vitality (生机浡发).

Collocations

  • Surge forth(浡发)
  • Gush out(浡出)
  • Suddenly emerge(浡然)
  • Rise up(浡起)
  • Vigorous growth(浡兴)
  • Abundant vitality(浡郁)

Idioms

  • Vigorous and flourishing(浡然兴起)
  • Full of vitality(生机浡发)
  • Suddenly appearing in great numbers(浡然而出)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in classical Chinese to describe the sudden emergence of natural phenomena like springs, vegetation, or talent.
  • Carries connotations of unexpected abundance and vigorous growth.
  • Appears in some historical texts describing the sudden rise of dynasties or movements.

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