fan1熏
Jyutpingfan1
Yalefān
Definition
To smoke, fumigate, or expose to strong odor; to assail the nostrils.
- to smoke, cure, or fumigate with smoke or strong vapor
- to assail the nostrils; to overwhelm with a strong smell
colloquialfooddaily actions
How it's used
Beyond the literal sense of smoking food, this verb is frequently used to describe how a strong, pervasive smell permeates an environment or clings to one's clothes. It carries a sense of being overwhelmed or suffocated by an odor, such as cigarette smoke or heavy incense. When used in this way, it often implies that the smell is unpleasant or intrusive.
Examples
The smoke here is so thick it made my eyes red.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 焗, which refers to baking or steaming in a confined space. While 熏 involves the action of smoke or scent, 焗 focuses on the heat or the lack of ventilation.
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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.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
