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炮 (pào): cannon; firecracker; variant of 炮[pao4]

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HSK 7noun

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Pinyin
Meaning: cannon; firecracker; variant of 炮[pao4]
Characters: 1
Part of speech: noun
HSK level: HSK 7
Strokes: 9

Full definitions

cannon
firecracker
variant of 炮[pao4]

Chinese explanation

一种重型射击武器，用于发射炮弹，威力大、射程远
也指象棋中的棋子，走法像炮一样必须隔一个棋子打
在中国传统烹饪中，还指把食物快速高温加热的一种方法，例如炮羊肉。

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In the museum, an ancient cannon is displayed; it was once used in war to defend the city.

The soldiers quickly aimed the cannon at the enemy tank and then opened fire.

During New Year, children like to set off firecrackers in the park; the crackling sound adds to the festive atmosphere.

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