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火炮
huǒpào
Description
火炮是军队用的大武器，可以打出很远的炮弹。
"火炮" is a large weapon used by the military that can fire shells over long distances.
我们在博物馆里看到了很多老式的火炮。
We saw many old-fashioned "火炮" in the museum.
Meanings
火炮huǒpào
artillery piece; cannon; gun
这门火炮很重，要用车来拉。
This cannon is very heavy and needs a vehicle to pull it.
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Notes
- Etymology
火 (fire) + 炮 (cannon), literally a fire-shooting cannon.
- Nuance
火炮 is a general/technical term for artillery; 大炮 is more colloquial.
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