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爆竹
bào zhú
Meaning
- firecracker
Definition
爆竹是一种传统的爆炸物，通常由纸张包裹火药制成，点燃后发出响声，用于庆祝节日或驱邪。
Firecracker is a traditional explosive device made of paper wrapped with gunpowder, which produces a loud noise when ignited, used for celebrations or to ward off evil spirits.
Usage
爆竹常用于春节、婚礼等喜庆场合，象征驱邪避灾、迎接好运。也可比喻人脾气急躁或事情突然爆发。
Firecrackers are commonly used during Spring Festival, weddings, and other festive occasions, symbolizing warding off evil spirits and welcoming good luck. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a person with a hot temper or an event that suddenly erupts.
Examples
- 1 春节时，家家户户都会放爆竹来庆祝新年。 (During the Spring Festival, every household sets off firecrackers to celebrate the new year.)
- 2 爆竹声声响，辞旧迎新，大家都沉浸在欢乐之中。 (The sound of firecrackers echoes, bidding farewell to the old and welcoming the new, everyone is immersed in joy.)
- 3 孩子们在院子里小心地放爆竹，玩得特别开心。 (The children carefully set off firecrackers in the yard, having a great time.)
- 4 由于安全和环保考虑，许多城市禁止燃放爆竹。 (Due to safety and environmental concerns, many cities have banned the use of firecrackers.)
- 5 他的脾气像爆竹一样，一点就炸，很难相处。 (His temper is like a firecracker, exploding at the slightest provocation, making him difficult to get along with.)
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