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爆竹
bàozhú
Description
爆竹是一种会发出很大声音的东西，人们在过年的时候常常点爆竹。
"爆竹" is something that makes a loud noise, and people often set off 爆竹 during the New Year.
放爆竹很热闹，但也有点危险，要小心。
Setting off 爆竹 is lively but also a bit dangerous, so be careful.
Meanings
爆竹bàozhú
firecracker
过年的时候，我们喜欢放爆竹。
During the New Year, we like to set off firecrackers.
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Notes
- Etymology
literally 爆 (explode) + 竹 (bamboo); ancient people burned bamboo to make loud pops.
- Nuance
爆竹 often means single firecrackers, while 鞭炮 usually refers to strings of them.
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