Word: 轰动 (hōngdòng) Traditional: 轟動 轰动 dictionary entry hōngdòng to cause a sensation; to create a stir in (a place); commotion; controversy Full dictionary entry for 轰动 Example sentences using 轰动 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 这部电影一上映就轰动了。 Zhè bù diànyǐng yí shàngyìng jiù hōngdòngle. This movie caused a sensation as soon as it was released. 这部电影一上映就轰动了全国。 Zhè bù diànyǐng yí shàngyìng jiù hōngdòngle quánguó. As soon as this movie came out, it caused a sensation across the country.