English–Chinese
“firecracker” in Chinese
How to say “firecracker” in Chinese
“Firecracker” in Chinese is 爆竹 (bào zhú).
A small festive object whose brief explosion marks celebration through sound rather than through a lasting display.
Example sentences with 爆竹
孩子们一听到爆竹声就跑到窗前去看。hái zi men yì tīng dào bào zhú shēng jiù pǎo dào chuāng qián qù kàn
As soon as the children hear the sound of firecrackers, they run to the window to watch.
Tips for using 爆竹
- English speakers may use firework broadly for festive pyrotechnics, but this word specifically highlights a device known for its sharp report rather than mainly for a visual display.
Other Chinese words for “firecracker”
春节我们放鞭炮，庆祝新年。chūn jié wǒ men fàng biān pào qìng zhù xīn nián
We set off firecrackers during Spring Festival to celebrate the New Year.