hỏa pháo
Definition
- Noun:
- Firecracker: A small explosive device, typically a tube of gunpowder wrapped in paper, that produces a loud noise and bright flash when ignited. It is commonly used in celebrations.
- Signal flare: A pyrotechnic device that produces a bright light or colored smoke, used for signaling or illumination.
- (Archaic) Cannon: Historically, a term referring to large firearms or artillery that project fire or explosive shells.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Tết Nguyên Đán, trẻ con thích đốt hỏa pháo. (During Lunar New Year, children like to set off firecrackers.)
- Tàu đánh cá bắn hỏa pháo làm tín hiệu cầu cứu. (The fishing boat fired a signal flare to send a distress call.)
- Trong bảo tàng có trưng bày một khẩu hỏa pháo cổ. (An ancient cannon is displayed in the museum.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is sometimes used in historical or literary contexts to describe artillery or the act of bombardment.
- Thành trì bị hỏa pháo của quân địch bắn phá. (The fortress was bombarded by enemy artillery.)
Variants and Related Words
Pháo hoa (n): Fireworks; pyrotechnic displays for entertainment.
- Thành phố bắn pháo hoa vào đêm giao thừa. (The city sets off fireworks on New Year's Eve.)
Pháo sáng (n): Flare; a pyrotechnic device for signaling or lighting an area.
- Người leo núi mang theo pháo sáng để phòng khi khẩn cấp. (The climbers carry flares in case of emergency.)
Synonyms
- Firecracker: A small explosive firework.
- Signal flare: A device producing a bright light for signaling.
- Cannon (archaic): A large, heavy piece of artillery.
Related Idioms
Nổ như hỏa pháo: To explode like a firecracker; used to describe a very loud, sudden noise or an outburst of anger.
- Tiếng động cơ nổ như hỏa pháo. (The engine backfired with a noise like a firecracker.)
Tưng bừng như đốt hỏa pháo: As lively and bustling as setting off firecrackers; describing a very festive and noisy atmosphere.
- Đám cưới tưng bừng như đốt hỏa pháo. (The wedding was as lively as a firecracker celebration.)
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