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Character · Adjective · VerbTraditional勃

vigorous; thriving; to rise suddenly

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Meanings

2 senses · 6 examples
1.

adjective

vigorous; thriving; energetic

literary

Describes a state of strong vitality or rapid growth. Often used in literary contexts or set phrases.

Chūn春
tiān天
wàn万
wù物
bó勃
fā发
 ，
chōng充
mǎn满
shēng生
jī机
 。

In spring, all things are thriving and full of life.

Tā他
zhèng正
chǔ处
yú于
shì事
yè业
de的
bó勃
xīng兴
shí时
qī期
 。

He is in the vigorous growth period of his career.

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Shào少
nián年
yì意
qì气
fēng风
fā发
 ，
yīng英
zī姿
bó勃
fā发
 。

The young man is full of enthusiasm and heroic vigor.

2.

verb

to rise suddenly; to burst forth

literary

Refers to something emerging or erupting with force and suddenness. Found in literary and formal contexts.

Zhàn战
shì事
bó勃
fā发
 ，
bǎi百
xìng姓
liú流
lí离
shī失
suǒ所
 。

War broke out suddenly, and people were displaced.

Xīn心
zhōng中
nù怒
huǒ火
bó勃
rán然
ér而
qǐ起
 。

Fury surged up suddenly in his heart.

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Gǎi改
gé革
sī思
cháo潮
zài在
dāng当
shí时
bó勃
xīng兴
 。

Reformist thought rose vigorously at that time.