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放炮
fàngpào
Description
过年的时候，很多人喜欢放炮，声音很大。
During the New Year, many people like to 放炮, which is very loud.
这个词也可以指开车时轮胎突然爆了。
This word can also mean when a car tire suddenly bursts while driving.
Meanings
放炮fàngpào
to set off firecrackers or fireworks
过年时孩子们在门口放炮。
Children set off firecrackers at the door during the New Year.
放炮fàngpào
to blow out or burst (of a tire)
路上他的车突然放炮了。
His car suddenly backfired on the road.
放炮fàngpào
to speak out sharply or criticize loudly
他在会上放炮，说得很直接。
He spoke bluntly at the meeting.
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Notes
- Etymology
放 (to release) + 炮 (cannon/firecracker), literally 'set off a firecracker'.
- Nuance
the 'criticize loudly' sense is figurative and informal, often about outspoken remarks.
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