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    Referring to fireworks with 烟火 (yānhuǒ)

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    Structure

    烟火 + Noun

    Explanation

    烟火 literally combines "smoke" and "fire" to mean "fireworks." It is also used figuratively to refer to the warmth and vitality of everyday human life, as in 烟火气 meaning "the spirit of daily living." Context determines whether the literal or figurative sense is intended.

    Examples

    • 新年的烟火把整个天空都照亮了。

      Xīnnián de yānhuǒ bǎ zhěnggè tiānkōng dōu zhàoliàng le.

      The New Year's fireworks lit up the entire sky.

    • 这座小城充满了烟火气，让人觉得很温暖。

      Zhè zuò xiǎo chéng chōngmǎn le yānhuǒ qì, ràng rén juéde hěn wēnnuǎn.

      This small city is full of a down-to-earth vibe, making people feel warm.

    • 我们一起去河边看烟火吧。

      Wǒmen yìqǐ qù hébiān kàn yānhuǒ ba.

      Let's go watch the fireworks by the river together.

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