jin1 si1煙絲烟丝
Jyutpingjin1 si1
Yaleyīn sī
Definition
Shredded tobacco; cut tobacco used for pipes or rolling cigarettes.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the loose, shredded tobacco used for rolling cigarettes or packing pipes. It is distinct from pre-made cigarettes, which are referred to as 煙仔 or 香煙. The term is most commonly used by enthusiasts who prefer the ritual of rolling their own tobacco.
Measure word
baau1包bāuExamples
He really likes to roll his own tobacco to smoke.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to refer to the smoke itself, which is 煙. It is strictly for the physical tobacco product.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
