迸 (bèng) — to burst forth, to spout
Definition
A vivid verb for something bursting or spurting out suddenly (sparks, water, tears). Almost always paired with 出/出来 to show the outward motion.
verb
to burst forthto spout
Examples
- 迸。Huǒ huā cóng lú zi lǐ bèng chū lái.Sparks burst forth from the stove.
- 迸。Tā jī dòng dé yǎn lèi dōu bèng chū lái le.He was so excited that tears burst forth.
- 迸。Shuǐ cóng liè fèng zhōng bèng chū.Water spouted from the crack.
Origin
Sound + meaning六书liùshū
形声xíngshēngMost characters — around four in five — are built this way: one part hints at the meaning, the other at the pronunciation.
Meaning part形符xíngfú
辵辵chuòwalk
Sound part声符shēngfú
并
并bìng迸bèng
The sound has drifted apartThe sound part was a clue two thousand years ago — it often still helps, but not always.
迸 pairs 辵, the walk part, with 并, which gives the character its sound.
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