pháo
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Meaning
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firecrackers
A small explosive, often wrapped in paper, that makes a loud noise when lit; a firecracker.
vi Tiếng pháo vang lên rộn rã vào ngày Tết.
en The sound of firecrackers rang out joyfully on New Year's Day.
cannon
A heavy weapon used to fire large projectiles over a distance; a cannon or artillery gun.
vi Đội quân kéo những khẩu pháo lên đồi.
en The army pulled the cannons up the hill.
chess cannon
In Chinese chess, the pháo is a piece that moves horizontally or vertically and captures by jumping.
vi Anh ấy dùng quân pháo để ăn quân mã của tôi.
en He used the chess cannon to capture my knight.