大作 (dà zuò) — (verb) to erupt, to burst forth (used of thunder, applause, volcanic activity, etc.)

Definition

大作 is a literary verb meaning 'to erupt / burst forth' — used for thunder, applause, or volcanoes. Distinct from the unrelated noun sense 'your esteemed writing' (大作 dàzuò).

verb
to eruptto burst forth (used of thunder, applause, volcanic activity, etc.)

Examples

  • 大作
    Léi shēng dà zuò, xià qǐ le dà yǔ.
    Thunder erupted, and heavy rain began to fall.
  • 大作
    Huì chǎng shàng dà zuò, huān hū shēng bú duàn.
    The venue erupted with applause and continuous cheers.
  • 大作
    Huǒ shān dà zuò, yán jiāng pēn yǒng ér chū.
    The volcano erupted, and magma gushed out.

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