pī​lì​pào

thunderclap cannon

  • created sense approved 霹雳炮/霹靂炮 · pī​lì​pào · thunderclap cannon — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    霹雳炮 / 霹靂炮

    pī​lì​pào

    thunderclap cannon

    (historical) An ancient fire-cannon or explosive packet used in the Song dynasty, made of paper, pottery, and iron shards; it produced a loud thunder-like blast upon explosion.

    霹雳 (literal) → 霹雳/霹靂 · pī​lì · thunderbolt 炮 (literal) → 炮 · pào · firecracker

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  • created sense approved 霹雳炮/霹靂炮 · pī​lì​pào · quick-acting person — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    霹雳炮 / 霹靂炮

    pī​lì​pào

    quick-acting person

    (slang) A person who acts very quickly or has a fiery temperament.

    霹雳 (literal) → 霹雳/霹靂 · pī​lì · shocking 炮 (literal) → 炮 · pào · firecracker

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  • created sense approved 霹雳炮/霹靂炮 · pī​lì​pào · quick-firing cannon — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    霹雳炮 / 霹靂炮

    pī​lì​pào

    quick-firing cannon

    A type of rapid-fire cannon or artillery piece

    霹雳 (literal) → 霹雳/霹靂 · pī​lì · rumbling 炮 (literal) → 炮 · pào · cannon

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