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炮
pào
Description
“炮”是一种很大的武器，可以打出很远的东西。
"炮" is a very large weapon that can shoot things very far.
这个字也用在“鞭炮”里，就是过年时会响的东西。
This character is also used in "鞭炮", which are things that make noise during the New Year.
Meanings
炮pào
cannon; artillery; large gun
他们用大炮打过来。
They fired cannons at us.
炮pào
firecracker; explosive device
过年的时候，我们放鞭炮。
We set off firecrackers during the New Year.
炮páo
to cook or process (as in herbs); to roast
这种药要先炮制。
This medicine needs to be prepared first.
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Notes
- Reading
炮 is pào for weapons/firecrackers but páo in 炮制 (to process herbs).
- Etymology
火 (fire) plus 包 gives the sound; originally related to fire and explosions.
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