baau3 zaa3爆炸
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Definition
Explosion; a rapid release of energy and expansion of air, often caused by high-speed combustion.
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How it's used
Used frequently in everyday speech to describe things bursting or popping, such as balloons or tires, rather than just large-scale industrial disasters. It carries a sense of suddenness and intensity that makes it a common hyperbolic term for things like sudden anger or a surge in popularity.
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ci3次chiExamples
The balloon exploded suddenly and scared me.
Do you know that an explosion happened over there?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a simple leak or a slow release of air, as it specifically implies a violent, rapid expansion of energy.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
