bó
勃然
vigorous; thriving; suddenly change expression
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Meanings
2 senses · 8 examplesadjective
vigorous; thriving; flourishing
literaryDescribes something that rises, develops, or flourishes with energy. Often used in classical or formal contexts.
Gǎi改
gé革
de的
rè热
qíng情
bó勃
rán然
ér而
xīng兴
。
The enthusiasm for reform suddenly surged.
Chūn春
tiān天
dào到
le了
，
wàn万
wù物
bó勃
fā发
。
Spring has arrived, and all things are thriving.
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Zhè这
zuò座
chéng城
shì市
chéng呈
xiàn现
chū出
bó勃
bó勃
shēng生
jī机
。
This city displays vibrant vitality.
Xīn新
xīng兴
kē科
jì技
chǎn产
yè业
zhèng正
zài在
bó勃
xīng兴
。
The emerging technology industry is flourishing.
adjective
with a sudden change of facial expression due to anger or alarm
literaryDescribes a sudden, noticeable change in someone's expression, typically because they are angry, displeased, or startled. It often appears in fixed phrases.
Tīng听
dào到
zhè这
ge个
wú无
lǐ礼
de的
yāo要
qiú求
，
tā他
bó勃
rán然
bù不
yuè悦
。
Hearing this rude request, his face instantly darkened with displeasure.
Jiāng将
jūn军
dé得
zhī知
xiāo消
xī息
hòu后
bó勃
rán然
dà大
nù怒
。
Upon hearing the news, the general flew into a rage.
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Bú不
yào要
ràng让
tā他
bó勃
rán然
zuò作
sè色
，
kuài快
dào道
qiàn歉
ba吧
。
Don't make him flare up in anger; apologize quickly.
Tā他
bèi被
nà那
fān番
huà话
qì气
de得
bó勃
rán然
biàn变
sè色
。
He was so enraged by those words that his face changed color.