燃放

ránfàng

verb HSK 7-9 #31,904

Meanings

1 to set off (firecrackers, fireworks); to light

Characters

to burn; to ignite

to release; to set off

Examples

HSK 6

城市里禁止燃放烟花。

Chéngshì lǐ jìnzhǐ ránfàng yānhuā.

Setting off fireworks is prohibited in the city.

HSK 7-9

春节期间很多人燃放烟花爆竹。

Chūnjié qījiān hěnduō rén ránfàng yānhuā bàozhú.

Many people set off fireworks and firecrackers during the Spring Festival.

Tips

culture

Setting off firecrackers (燃放鞭炮) is a key Spring Festival tradition believed to scare away evil spirits. Many Chinese cities have restricted or banned this practice due to safety and pollution concerns.

Stroke Order

燃 rán

放 fàng