喷发 (pēn fā) — to erupt; to spout; to gush

Definition

Refers to a sudden, forceful release — most commonly a volcanic eruption, but also used for hot springs, emotions, or anything that bursts out. Implies a short, powerful event rather than a steady flow.

verb
to eruptto spoutto gush

Examples

  • 喷发
    Huǒ shān pēn fā shí, yán jiāng cóng shān dǐng liú chū lái.
    When the volcano erupts, lava flows from the top.
  • 喷发
    Tā de fèn nù zhōng yú pēn fā chū lái, dà shēng hǎn jiào.
    His anger finally burst out, and he shouted loudly.
  • 喷发
    Wēn quán cóng dì xià pēn fā, xíng chéng měi lì de pēn quán.
    The hot spring gushes from underground, forming a beautiful fountain.

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