Definition

1. Noun:
   • Big firecracker: A large firecracker used for entertainment, producing a loud bang when ignited. This is the primary and most common meaning.
   • Synonym for "pháo đùng": The word is often used interchangeably with "pháo đùng," which also means a large, loud firecracker.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Ngày Tết, trẻ con thích đốt pháo đại. (During Tet, children like to set off big firecrackers.)
  • Tiếng pháo đại nổ vang rất to. (The sound of the big firecracker exploding was very loud.)
  • Ở đây cấm đốt pháo đại vì quá nguy hiểm. (Setting off big firecrackers is prohibited here because it's too dangerous.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is typically used in the context of traditional festivals (like Lunar New Year - Tết), celebrations, or entertainment involving loud noises. It carries a connotation of being larger and louder than regular firecrackers ("pháo").

Variants and Related Words

• Pháo đùng (n): A direct synonym, also meaning a large, loud firecracker. The two terms are often used together as "pháo đại (còn gọi là pháo đùng)".
• Pháo (n): The general term for firecrackers or fireworks.
• Pháo hoa (n): Fireworks (display).
• Pháo bông (n): Sparklers or a type of firework.

Synonyms

• Big fire-cracker: The direct English translation.
• Large cracker: Another descriptive term.

Notes on Meaning

• The word specifically refers to a type of firecracker (a small explosive device designed to produce a loud noise), not necessarily a firework that creates visual effects. Its defining characteristic is its large size and loud bang.
• In modern contexts, especially in urban areas, the use of such firecrackers is often restricted or banned due to safety concerns.

1. cũng nói pháo đùng Big fire-cracker