COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 爆 is built
Traditional etymology note: A violent 暴 flame 火; 暴 also provides the pronunciation
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How to Write 爆 (bào) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to explode or burst
bàoTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 19 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
bào
爆
to explode or burst
Common words
bào fā
爆发
to break out; to erupt; to explode; to burst out
bào zhà
爆炸
explosion; to explode; to blow up; to detonate
bào mǎn
爆满
filled to capacity (of theater, stadium, gymnasium etc)
bào zhú
爆竹
firecracker
huǒ bào
火爆
fiery (temper); popular; flourishing; prosperous
bào
爆
to explode or burst; to quick fry or quick boil
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
爆
爆
爆
爆
爆
爆
爆
爆
LEARNING TIP
Remember 爆
Say “bào” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 19 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 爆
Common words and phrases
bào fā
to break out; to erupt; to explode; to burst out
bào zhà
explosion; to explode; to blow up; to detonate
bào mǎn
filled to capacity (of theater, stadium, gymnasium etc)
bào zhú
firecracker
huǒ bào
fiery (temper); popular; flourishing; prosperous
bào
to explode or burst; to quick fry or quick boil
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“爆”。
Zhège zì shì “bào”.
This character is “爆”.
我正在学习“爆”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “bào” zì.
I am learning the character “爆”.
请写一遍“爆”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “bào”.
Please write “爆” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 爆?
爆 is written with 19 strokes.
What does 爆 (bào) mean?
爆 (bào) means to explode or burst.
What is the radical of 爆?
The radical of 爆 is 火, associated with Not yet classified.