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轰动
Old HSK 6

轰动 (hōngdòng) · to cause a sensation

轰动 (hōngdòng) means “to cause a sensation; to make a stir”. It is written with 2 characters: 轰 (rumble) + 动 (to move). It is an old HSK 6 word (HSK 2.0).

How 轰动 is built

The characters

轰 hōng · rumble

What 轰 is made of

动 dòng · to move

What 动 is made of

Origin hint: strength (from the Make Me a Hanzi dataset; treat as a memory aid where history is uncertain)

Example sentences

这个消息轰动了全城。Zhège xiāoxi hōngdòng le quán chéng.The news caused a sensation in the whole city.
他的新电影引起了轰动。Tā de xīn diànyǐng yǐnqǐ le hōngdòng.His new film created a stir.

Questions about 轰动

What does 轰动 mean?

轰动 (hōngdòng) means “to cause a sensation; to make a stir”.

How do you pronounce 轰动?

轰动 is pronounced hōngdòng.

Which HSK level is 轰动?

轰动 is in Old HSK 6.

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Learn 轰动 with its group

It is part of Old HSK 6 · Group 77: a short group with quick checks and spaced repeats.

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