ji6 sau2 jin1二手煙二手烟
Jyutpingji6 sau2 jin1
Yaleyih sáu yīn
Definition
Secondhand smoke; environmental tobacco smoke released from a burning cigarette and a smoker.
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How it's used
Focuses on the involuntary nature of inhaling smoke from others. It is frequently used in complaints about public health or etiquette in crowded spaces. Unlike formal reports, it carries a strong sense of personal annoyance or physical discomfort.
Examples
Move away, I really hate smelling second-hand smoke.
This is indoors, don't smoke, the second-hand smoke is hard to clear out.
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Grammar guides
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