鑤 (bào) - Violent, sudden, explosive & also refers to a type of waterfall or

鑤Tone 4

bào ｜ 23 strokes ｜ radical:

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鑤 · bào

Violent, sudden, explosive;

also refers to a type of waterfall or torrent.

Violent, sudden, explosivealso refers to a type of waterfall or

Usage highlights

ExplosionOutbreakViolent temperWaterfallTorrential rainViolent storm

Synonyms

  • 猛— fierce, violent
  • 烈— intense, fierce
  • 凶— fierce, ferocious

Antonyms

  • 柔— gentle, soft
  • 和— peaceful, harmonious
  • 温— warm, gentle

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The volcano erupted violently (火山爆发).
  • There was an explosion at the factory (工厂爆炸).
  • He has a quick temper (脾气暴躁).
  • The river forms a waterfall here (瀑布).

Collocations

  • Explosion(爆炸)
  • Outbreak(爆发)
  • Violent temper(暴躁)
  • Waterfall(瀑布)
  • Torrential rain(暴雨)
  • Violent storm(暴风)

Idioms

  • Violent and ruthless(暴戾恣睢)
  • Sudden violent death(暴毙而亡)
  • Violent wind and sudden rain(暴风骤雨)
  • Cruel and unfeeling(残酷暴虐)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character combines 'sun' (日) and 'violent' (暴), emphasizing sudden, intense energy like the sun's heat.
  • In traditional Chinese philosophy, '暴' represents uncontrolled energy that needs balancing with gentler qualities.
  • Often used in contexts warning against excessive force or uncontrolled emotions.

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