faa1 tung4花筒
Jyutpingfaa1 tung4
Yalefā tùhng
Definition
Tube-shaped fireworks; ground or handheld sparkling fireworks.
colloquialfestivalother
How it's used
Refers specifically to ground based fireworks that shoot sparks or light from a tube, rather than aerial shells. These are often associated with childhood nostalgia during festive periods. Note that the private use of fireworks is strictly regulated in Hong Kong, so this term is more likely to appear in historical contexts or when discussing celebrations in other regions.
Measure word
zi1支jīExamples
We played with a lot of tube fireworks during the Lunar New Year.
Related words
Common phrases
to light a tube firework
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 煙花, which is the general term for aerial fireworks or large scale displays. Using 花筒 to describe a professional pyrotechnic show will sound unnatural.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
