爆满 bàomǎn filled to capacity
filled to capacity (of theater, stadium, gymnasium etc)
How to remember 爆满: 爆 crackle + 满 full = filled to capacity.
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How it is used
- (Of a venue) packed to capacity - 电影院场场爆满 (diànyǐngyuàn chǎng chǎng bàomǎn) every screening at the cinema was sold out.
- Used only for spaces filling with people - theaters, stadiums, restaurants; the 爆 conveys 'bursting' full.
- Positive spin: signals a hit event or hot demand.