鞭炮

biānpào
noun HSK 7-9 #23,141

Meanings

  1. 1 firecrackers
  2. 2 string of small firecrackers

Examples

HSK 4
Hěnduō chéngshì yǐjīng jìnzhǐ fàng biānpào le.
Many cities have already banned setting off firecrackers.
HSK 5
Guònián de shíhou dàochù dōu néng tīngdào biānpào shēng.
During Chinese New Year you can hear firecrackers everywhere.

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

biān
pào