paau3 fo2炮火
Jyutpingpaau3 fo2
Yalepaau fó
Definition
Artillery fire, gunfire, or the flashes and explosions from modern firearms and cannons.
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How it's used
Often used metaphorically in daily life to describe intense verbal arguments or heated debates between people. When someone says a situation is like 炮火連天, they are highlighting how aggressive and explosive the exchange of words has become.
Examples
It is under heavy artillery fire over there, it is very dangerous.
Did you all hear the sound of gunfire in the distance?
Related words
Common phrases
raging with artillery fire
intense artillery fire
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
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- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
