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The word "噼里啪啦" is formed as an onomatopoeic compound where the sound-mimicking characters "噼" and "啪" are reduplicated and separated by the infix "里", with "啦" added as a final syllable to extend the phonetic pattern, creating a four-character expression that imitates a series of rapid, cracking noises.

Word Definition - 噼里啪啦

pī li pā lā (onom.) crackling of firecrackers; pitter-patter of rain; burst of applause