轰动 (hōng dòng): to cause a sensation; to create a stir in (a place); commotion; controversy

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 7verb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning: to cause a sensation; to create a stir in (a place); commotion; controversy
Characters: 2
Part of speech: verb
HSK level: HSK 7

Full definitions

to cause a sensation
to create a stir in (a place)
commotion
controversy

Chinese explanation

指某件事或某个人引起很多人的注意和强烈反应，成为大家谈论的焦点
也形容消息、事件等迅速传播，让人震惊或激动。

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Character breakdown

HSK 7

explosion

HSK 2

(of sth) to move

Example sentences

As soon as the movie was released, it caused a nationwide sensation, and many viewers lined up overnight to buy tickets.

The news that the scientist announced the development of a new vaccine caused a sensation around the world, and media in many countries reported it extensively.

This small company suddenly announced bankruptcy, and the news caused a sensation throughout the financial world; investors were all very surprised.

His new book caused a sensation in academic circles because it revealed historical truths, and many universities invited him to give lectures.

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