轰动

hōngdòng

HSK 7

轰动 — hōngdòng

1. to cause a sensation; to create a stir

   这部电影上映后立刻在全国轰动起来。 zhèbù diànyǐng shàngyìng hòu lìkè zài quánguó hōngdòng qǐlái — After the film was released it immediately caused a nationwide sensation.

2. a sensation; commotion; controversy

   这件事在小城里引起了不小的轰动。 zhèjiàn shì zài xiǎo chénglǐ yǐnqǐ le bùxiǎo de hōngdòng — This event caused quite a stir in the small town.