firecracker; banger
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firecracker; banger
neutralA common term for a type of firework that makes a loud noise when lit. It is a single, often cylindrical item designed to explode with a bang. The term is essentially synonymous with '爆竹'. It is a traditional item used in Chinese festivals, especially Chinese New Year, to scare away evil spirits and celebrate.
Hái孩
zi子
men们
zài在
yuàn院
zi子
lǐ里
fàng放
bào爆
zhang仗
。
The children are setting off firecrackers in the yard.
Guò过
nián年
de的
shí时
hòu候
，
dào到
chù处
dōu都
néng能
tīng听
dào到
bào爆
zhang仗
shēng声
。
During the New Year, you can hear firecracker sounds everywhere.
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Mǎi买
yī一
guà挂
xiǎo小
bào爆
zhang仗
lái来
wán玩
ba吧
。
Let's buy a string of small firecrackers to play with.