炮声

炮聲

pàoshēng

noun #29,984

Meanings

1 sound of cannon fire
2 gunfire
3 boom of artillery

Characters

cannon; artillery; firecracker

sound; voice; noise

Examples

远处传来隆隆的炮声。

Yuǎnchù chuánlái lónglóng de pàoshēng.

The rumbling sound of cannon fire came from the distance.

新年的炮声响彻全城。

Xīnnián de pàoshēng xiǎngchè quánchéng.

The sound of New Year's firecrackers echoed throughout the whole city.

Tips

usage

炮声 can refer to artillery fire in a military context or to the sound of fireworks and firecrackers during festivals. Context determines which meaning applies.

Stroke Order

炮 pào

声 shēng