鞭炮

biānpào

noun HSK 7 #23,141

Meanings

1 firecrackers
2 string of small firecrackers

Characters

whip; a string of firecrackers

firecracker; cannon

Examples

过年的时候到处都能听到鞭炮声。

Guònián de shíhou dàochù dōu néng tīngdào biānpào shēng.

During Chinese New Year you can hear firecrackers everywhere.

很多城市已经禁止放鞭炮了。

Hěn duō chéngshì yǐjīng jìnzhǐ fàng biānpào le.

Many cities have already banned setting off firecrackers.

Tips

culture

Firecrackers are traditionally set off during Spring Festival to drive away evil spirits (年兽 Niánshòu). Many Chinese cities now ban them due to safety and pollution concerns, replacing them with electronic alternatives.

Stroke Order

鞭 biān

炮 pào