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爆炒

Mandarin · pinyin bào chǎo

to stir-fry rapidly using a high flame
to conduct a media blitz
to manipulate a stock market through large-scale buying and selling

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爆: bào · crackle, pop, burst, explode
炒: chǎo · fry, saute, roast, boil, cook

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4–3 · bao4 chao3

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verb

to stir-fry (rapidly using a high flame)
to conduct a media blitz
to manipulate a stock market through large-scale buying and selling

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