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爆

爆 (bào) · crackle

19 strokesLeft–right

爆 (bào) means “crackle”. It is made of 火 + 暴 and has 19 strokes.

Break 爆 into its parts

What 爆 is made of

爆 stroke order

爆 stroke order diagram: 19 strokes, numbered in writing order
爆 is written with 19 strokes. Follow the numbers: each circle marks where a stroke starts. See the stroke order rules.

Example sentences with 爆发

那座火山去年爆发了。Nà zuò huǒshān qùnián bàofā le.That volcano erupted last year.
观众中爆发出热烈的掌声。Guānzhòng zhōng bàofā chū rèliè de zhǎngshēng.The audience burst into warm applause.

Words with 爆

Also built with 火

Quick facts

Pinyinbào
Meaningcrackle
Strokes19
PatternLeft–right

Questions about 爆

What does 爆 mean?

爆 (bào) means “crackle”.

How many strokes does 爆 have?

爆 has 19 strokes.

What parts make up 爆?

爆 is made of 火 (fire) and 暴 (violent).

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