爆竹 (bào zhú) — firecracker
Definition
Traditional term for firecrackers, now mostly historical or literary. 鞭炮 is the everyday word for the strings of firecrackers people actually set off; 炮 on its own usually means cannon or artillery.
noun
firecracker
Measure word · 个
Examples
- ，爆竹。Guò nián de shí hou, rén men xǐ huan fàng bào zhú qìng zhù.During the Spring Festival, people like to set off firecrackers to celebrate.
- 爆竹，。bào zhú De shēng yīn hěn xiǎng, zuì hǎo wǔ zhù ěr duo.The sound of firecrackers is very loud; it's best to cover your ears.
- 爆竹，。Xiǎo hái zi bú yào zì jǐ qù diǎn bào zhú, yào zhǎo dà rén bāng máng.Children should not light firecrackers by themselves; they should ask an adult for help.
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