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yān

Description

“烟”是东西烧的时候出来的灰色气体,也可以是人抽的香烟。

很多人知道抽烟对身体不好。

Meanings

yān

smoke (from fire or burning)

厨房里有很多烟。

yān

cigarette; tobacco

他每天都抽烟。

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Notes

  • Nuance

    烟 covers both 'smoke' and 'cigarette'; context makes the meaning clear.

  • Etymology

    originally means smoke from fire; later extended to cigarettes.

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