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鸦片
yāpiàn
Description
鸦片是一种毒品，是从一种花里做出来的。
"鸦片" is a drug made from a type of flower.
很久以前，很多人因为鸦片生了病，也发生了战争。
A long time ago, many people got sick and wars happened because of "鸦片".
Meanings
鸦片yāpiàn
opium; an addictive drug made from poppies
吸鸦片对身体很不好。
Smoking opium is very bad for your health.
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Notes
- Etymology
鸦 (crow/black) + 片 (slice/piece); the name reflects the dark cakes of processed opium.
- Nuance
mostly refers to the drug itself and to the historical Opium Wars (鸦片战争).
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