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鞭炮 (biān pào) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 7

鞭炮 (biān pào) is a Chinese word: firecracker. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 鞭炮

名 míng noun

firecracker

春节时人们喜欢放鞭炮庆祝。

chūn jié shí rén men xǐ huan fàng biān pào qìng zhù

During Spring Festival, people like to set off firecrackers to celebrate.

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Word breakdown

鞭 biān — whip (referring to the string-like form or whipping sound)

Words with this character (1)
  • 1 鞭策 biān cè — to spur on, to urge forward HSK 7
    • 鞭 whip; represents the driving force or tool of motivation
    • 策 spur; represents the action of urging or pushing forward
    Example

    老师的话鞭策我更加努力学习。

    lǎo shī de huà biān cè wǒ gèng jiā nǔ lì xué xí

    The teacher's words spur me to study even harder.

炮 pào — explosive/firecracker (the actual explosive device)

Words with this character (1)
Structure & writing
1 鞭 biān — whip

鞭 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

1.1 革 gé — processed animal hide with hair removed; leather
革 is a component in 7 characters
HSK 3
鞋 xié shoe; footwear
HSK 7
勒 lēi bind or loop with a rope and pull tight 霸 bà leader of a feudal alliance in ancient China 靴 xuē boot, a high-shafted shoe 靶 bǎ target used for shooting practice 鞠 jū (class.) to nurture; to raise
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鞭 biān whip
1.2 便 biàn — convenient; to make convenient, smooth, without difficulty or obstruction
Xpinyin
便 is a component in 1 characters
HSK 7
鞭 biān whip

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2 炮 pào — cannon; artillery piece (caliber above 2 cm, firing shells; includes mortars, howitzers, cannons, anti-aircraft guns, etc.)

炮 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

2.1 火 huǒ — light and flame from burning; fig. urgent
火 is a component in 45 characters
HSK 3
灯 dēng lamp; light (device for illumination or using light for a purpose) 炼 liàn to refine or temper (a substance) by heating 烧 shāo to set on fire; to burn 秋 qiū autumn; fall (third season of the year)
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伙 huǒ meals; food provisions 烟 yān smoke; gas mixed with residual particles produced by combustion 烤 kǎo to roast, bake, or toast (food near a heat source) 烦 fán vexed, irritated
HSK 5
灵 líng flexible; nimble; agile 炒 chǎo to stir-fry (cook by stirring ingredients in hot oil in a wok) 炸 zhà to burst or explode with a loud sound 燃 rán to burn; to be on fire
HSK 6
灭 miè go out; stop burning or shining (opposite of 着) 灾 zāi disaster caused by nature or human activity 炎 yán extremely hot (of weather) 烂 làn soft and mushy (of a solid whose structure is broken down or water content increased) 烫 tàng to scald; to burn (skin on contact with something hot)
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煤 méi coal (black combustible solid formed from ancient plants under heat and pressure) 燥 zào dry; lacking moisture 爆 bào to burst or explode suddenly
HSK 7
灶 zào stove or cooking range made of brick, earth, stone, or metal 灸 jiǔ moxibustion; to burn or cauterize acupoints with moxa sticks as a traditional Chinese medical treatment 灼 zhuó to burn; to scorch with fire 灿 càn bright; radiant; dazzling 炉 lú stove; furnace (for cooking, heating water, warming, or smelting)
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炊 chuī to cook (a meal), to make a fire for cooking 炖 dùn to stew (bring to a boil then simmer until tender, usually meat) 炫 xuàn (lit.) to dazzle (the eyes with intense light) 炬 jù torch 炮 pào cannon; artillery piece (caliber above 2 cm, firing shells; includes mortars, howitzers, cannons, anti-aircraft guns, etc.) 烁 shuò gleaming; glittering 烘 hōng to warm or dry by fire, electricity, or steam 烛 zhú candle, a wax object with a wick used for lighting 焕 huàn bright; radiant 焙 bèi to roast or dry over a slow fire in a vessel 焚 fén to burn 焰 yàn flame 煌 huáng bright; glowing 煲 bāo (dial.) a deep pot with steep sides 煽 shān same as "扇" 熄 xī to extinguish; (of fire) to go out 熨 yùn to iron (clothes) with a flat iron or clothes iron 耿 gěng (lit.) bright; luminous 荧 yíng (lit.) dim; faintly glowing 赤 chì red; a shade slightly lighter than vermilion
2.2 包 bāo — to wrap (something) with paper, cloth, etc.
包 is a component in 9 characters
HSK 2
跑 pǎo to run, to move forward by leaping with legs alternately
HSK 3
饱 bǎo full (after eating); satiated (opposite of hungry)
HSK 4
抱 bào to embrace with arms, to hug
HSK 6
泡 pào bubble (spherical or hemispherical body formed by gas in liquid) 胞 bāo placenta and fetal membranes
HSK 7
刨 páo to dig or excavate by striking downward with a pick, hoe, etc. 炮 pào cannon; artillery piece (caliber above 2 cm, firing shells; includes mortars, howitzers, cannons, anti-aircraft guns, etc.) 袍 páo long robe; gown 雹 báo hail; balls or chunks of ice formed by condensation in the atmosphere, often falling with heavy rain, causing damage

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