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鞭炮
biānpào
Description
鞭炮是过年的时候放的东西，点着以后会发出很大的声音。
"鞭炮" are things set off during the New Year that make a loud noise when lit.
很多人喜欢在春节放鞭炮，觉得很热闹。
Many people like to set off "鞭炮" during the Spring Festival because it feels lively.
Meanings
鞭炮biānpào
firecrackers
过年的时候，孩子们喜欢放鞭炮。
During the New Year, children like to set off firecrackers.
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Notes
- Etymology
鞭 (whip) + 炮 (cannon), referring to a string of small firecrackers that pop in sequence.
- Nuance
鞭炮 usually means a connected string; 爆竹 is a near-synonym for individual firecrackers.
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