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

HSK 7-9

远处传来隆隆的炮声。

Yuǎnchù chuánlái lónglóng de pàoshēng.

The rumbling sound of cannon fire came from the distance.

HSK 7-9

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