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firecracker in Chinese

firecracker in Chinese is 爆竹, 鞭炮 — firecracker means a small paper-wrapped explosive that makes a loud bang, used for celebrations.

firecracker in Chinese

爆竹
noun
Pronounced: bào zhú
A small explosive device, typically containing a small amount of gunpowder in a tightly-wound roll of paper, primarily designed to produce a large bang.
鞭炮
noun
Pronounced: biān pào
(slang) An individual who is quick-tempered, rambunctious, or unpredictable.

What does "firecracker" mean?

  1. noun A small paper-wrapped explosive that makes a loud bang, used for celebrations.
    "Children set off firecrackers to celebrate the new year."
  2. noun An exciting, energetic, or unpredictable person.
    "She's a firecracker — full of energy and always ready with a comeback."
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firecracker in a sentence

  • Children set off firecrackers to celebrate the new year.
  • She's a firecracker — full of energy and always ready with a comeback.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "firecracker" in Chinese?

"firecracker" in Chinese is 爆竹, 鞭炮. firecracker means: A small paper-wrapped explosive that makes a loud bang, used for celebrations.

How do you pronounce 爆竹?

"firecracker" in Chinese is 爆竹, pronounced "bào zhú".

How do you use "firecracker" in a sentence?

Example: "Children set off firecrackers to celebrate the new year." In Chinese, "firecracker" is 爆竹, 鞭炮.

Are there other ways to say "firecracker" in Chinese?

Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "firecracker": 爆竹, 鞭炮.

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