firecrackers; a string of small firecrackers typically used for celebrations

A tool used for driving livestock or for punishment, usually consisting of a handle and a lash.

to light and set off firecrackers; to ignite firecrackers for a celebration

To urge on or encourage someone to make progress; to push oneself or others to do better.

to whip, lash, or flog; to strike with a whip

A whip used for driving a horse or other livestock; also called [[马鞭子|馬鞭子|ma3 bian1 zi5]]

a teacher's pointer or rod used in the classroom for pointing at blackboards or charts

a whip made from strips of leather; a lash

to spur on a horse that is already running fast; used as an idiom meaning to go as fast as possible or to make an extra effort to speed up

to lash or flog with a whip

to raise or flourish a whip; to crack a whip; (figuratively) to swagger

literally meaning "even a long whip cannot reach the horse's belly"; used as an idiom to describe a situation where one's power, influence, or authority is too far away to have an effect or provide help

to lash; to whip; to flog with a whip or bamboo cane

to whip the body of a dead enemy to vent one's hatred; based on the historical story of [[伍子胥|伍子胥|wu3 zi3 xu1]] seeking revenge

ox or bull penis, specifically when served as food

caning or flogging; a form of corporal punishment involving being struck with a whip or rod

a slender threadlike structure that allows many protozoa, bacteria, and spermatozoa to swim; literally "whip hair"

a traditional Chinese weapon made of metal in the shape of a segmented rod; mace

to push oneself in one's studies and delve deep into the subtleties of a subject

to drive a horse-drawn carriage; (by extension) a coachman

a single-celled organism belonging to the group characterized by one or more whip-like appendages used for locomotion

literally to whip the fast ox; metaphorically to place excessive demands on high-performing units or individuals instead of supporting them

the loud sound made by forcefully snapping a whip in the air

to dig up someone's grave and publicly whip their body; to take revenge on someone after they are dead

To swing a whip so that it makes a cracking sound; often used to urge a horse forward.

An idiom used to describe an extremely powerful and numerous military force; literally meaning that if every soldier threw their whip into the river, it would be enough to block the flow of water.

(literary) to hold the whip and follow by the stirrup; to follow someone closely and be at their service

(historical) A tax reform during the Ming Dynasty that consolidated various taxes and labor duties into a single payment based on land ownership

major tax and labor service reform during the Ming dynasty initiated by Zhang Juzheng, which simplified the tax system by combining various taxes and labor obligations into a single payment in silver

a traditional Chinese weapon consisting of three wooden or metal rods joined together by chains or rings

to be the first to do something or to achieve success before others; literally to use the whip first to start a horse ahead of others

A legislative official responsible for maintaining party discipline and coordinating votes within a democratic assembly

An allegorical saying used to describe an extremely loud or noisy environment, literally meaning "setting off firecrackers in a cemetery". It relies on a pun on the phrase [[吵死人|吵死人|chao3 si3 ren2]], which can mean either "annoy someone to death" or "disturb the dead with noise".

whip cracked in ancient times to signal the arrival of the emperor or the start of a court session

to wave or swish a whip; to crack a whip

a person who drives an animal-drawn vehicle, such as a horse carriage or oxcart; carter

person who handles the whip, used to refer to a driver of a horse-drawn cart or carriage

To take precedence or be the first to act; to be ahead of others.

to be ambitious and strive to be the first to achieve success; to take precedence or lead the way

to strive for achievement or take the lead based on the story of a Jin Dynasty general who rose early to practice swordplay at the cock's crow

(literary) to exert oneself to make progress or take the lead; the act of being the first to accomplish something

A traditional weapon made of iron, sectioned or segmented to look like a stalk of bamboo.

the subterranean stem of a bamboo plant

A whip made of rush or cattail used for mild punishment; used to symbolize leniency or showing mercy in governing.

a whip made of rattan or cane, typically used for physical punishment

to suffer from loose bowels or watery stools

A short stick with copper coins or pieces embedded in its ends, used in folk dancing to create rhythmic sounds by hitting the body or shaking.

(bound form) whip cracked in ancient times to signal silence or order during imperial processions or court sessions; also called [[鸣鞭|鳴鞭|ming2 bian1]] or [[净鞭|淨鞭|jing4 bian1]]