爆 (bào) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 爆 (bào) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 爆 (bào) means "to explode; to burst; to pop". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 19 strokes and the radical 火.

Q: How do you write 爆 stroke by stroke?

爆 has 19 strokes. The radical is 火. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 爆 and 燥?

爆 (bào) and 燥 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 爆?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 火. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 爆?

Common words containing 爆 include: 爆炸 (bào zhà) — explosion; to explode; 爆米花 (bào mǐ huā) — popcorn; 火爆 (huǒ bào) — fiery; popular; explosive.

How to Write 爆

The character 爆 (bào) is written with 19 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 火 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

爆 is pronounced bào in Mandarin Chinese. It means to explode; to burst; to pop.

As an HSK Level 6 character, 爆 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 爆

爆炸 bào zhà

explosion; to explode

爆米花 bào mǐ huā

popcorn

火爆 huǒ bào

fiery; popular; explosive

Example Sentences

气球突然爆炸了。

qì qiú tū rán bào zhà le

The balloon suddenly exploded.

我喜欢吃爆米花。

wǒ xǐ huān chī bào mǐ huā

I like eating popcorn.

这家店生意很火爆。

zhè jiā diàn shēng yì hěn huǒ bào

This shop's business is booming.

Similar Characters

燥 zào

燮 xiè

燹 xiǎn

Practice Writing 爆 (bào)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 爆

What does 爆 (bào) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 爆 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 爆 and 燥?

What mistakes do learners make writing 爆?

What common words use 爆?

How to Write 爆 (bào)