Definition
燃放 (rán fàng) specifically means 'to set off fireworks or firecrackers' and is more formal/technical than the general verb 放 (fàng), which can also mean 'to set off' but covers many other actions (e.g., 放风筝 'fly a kite'). Use 燃放 when the context is explicitly pyrotechnics, especially in written or official language.
verb
to set off (fireworks, firecrackers)
Examples
- 燃放。Chūnjié qījiān hěnduō rén xǐhuan rán fàng yānhuā.Many people like to set off fireworks during the Spring Festival.
- 燃放。Xiǎoqū lǐ jìnzhǐ rán fàng biānpào.Setting off firecrackers is prohibited in the residential area.
- 燃放。rán fàng yānhuā shí yídìng yào yuǎnlí rénqún.When setting off fireworks, be sure to stay away from crowds.
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