炸 (zhà) - to fry, to explode, to burst & refers to deep-frying food or detonation/explosion.

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zhà ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

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炸 · zhà

to fry, to explode, to burst;

refers to deep-frying food or detonation/explosion.

to fry, to explode, to burstrefers to deep-frying food or detonation/explosion.

Usage highlights

fried chickenbombexplosionfryingdeepfried shrimp

Synonyms

  • 爆— to explode, to burst
  • 煎— to pan-fry, to sauté

Antonyms

  • 煮— to boil, to simmer
  • 蒸— to steam

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • I like fried chicken (炸鸡).
  • The bomb exploded (炸弹爆炸).
  • He is frying fish (炸鱼).
  • The tire burst (轮胎炸了).

Collocations

  • fried chicken(炸鸡)
  • bomb(炸弹)
  • explosion(爆炸)
  • frying(油炸)
  • deep-fried dough(油条)
  • fried shrimp(炸虾)

Idioms

  • Blown to pieces(炸得粉碎)
  • Exploded on impact(一碰就炸)
  • Frying in hot oil(热油煎炸)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese cuisine, '炸' is a fundamental cooking method for creating crispy textures.
  • The character carries dual meanings of culinary preparation and violent explosion.
  • Modern usage often appears in contexts of military conflict or industrial accidents.

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